PINE BRANCH 1

NonProducing Underground Coal

Operator: Cumberland Coal Corporation

Controller: Keri Findley

Location: Dunbar, Wise County, VA

Employees: 2

813
Violations
258
S&S Violations
23
Accidents
$910K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/16/2015 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $3,143
09/16/2015 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $3,143
05/11/2015 75.507-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
02/25/2015 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
01/28/2015 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $100
01/22/2015 75.512 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/01/2014 Non-S&S $0
10/28/2014 75.360(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $392
10/08/2014 Non-S&S $0
10/08/2014 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,657
10/07/2014 75.360(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
10/07/2014 75.701 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
10/07/2014 75.900 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
10/07/2014 75.900 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
09/18/2014 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $1,304
07/30/2014 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/30/2014 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,657
07/16/2014 75.1202 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
07/15/2014 75.1731(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
07/07/2014 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,203

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/01/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/08/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/03/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/30/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost
01/18/2014 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/26/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
11/18/2013 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost
10/03/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost
09/30/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 152d lost
09/12/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/27/2026 01/27/2026 8.00 1
10/07/2025 10/08/2025 7.00 1
07/18/2025 07/21/2025 4.50 1
04/23/2025 04/23/2025 5.00 2
02/13/2025 02/19/2025 10.00 1
11/04/2024 11/06/2024 19.25 2
10/28/2024 11/05/2024 14.00 1
08/23/2024 08/23/2024 7.00 1
05/13/2024 05/16/2024 10.00 1
03/05/2024 03/28/2024 7.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407224
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees2
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9830560, -82.7119440
Nearest TownDunbar

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does PINE BRANCH 1 have?

PINE BRANCH 1 has 813 MSHA violations on record, of which 258 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $910K.

What type of mine is PINE BRANCH 1?

PINE BRANCH 1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Dunbar, Wise County, VA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at PINE BRANCH 1?

According to MSHA records, PINE BRANCH 1 has 23 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates PINE BRANCH 1?

PINE BRANCH 1 is operated by Cumberland Coal Corporation and controlled by Keri Findley. MSHA Mine ID: 4407224.