Key Takeaway
Piney Branch Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Hurley, Va., Buchanan County, VA. It has 145 violations on record (55 S&S) and $198K in proposed penalties. Operated by Clintwood JOD, LLC.
Piney Branch Surface Mine
Operator: Clintwood JOD, LLC
Controller: JOD Holdings LLC
Location: Hurley, Va., Buchanan County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 145 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2023 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 06/24/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/23/2021 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 11/23/2021 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/01/2021 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/29/2021 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/11/2021 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/01/2021 | 77.1007(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $220 |
| 02/10/2021 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/20/2020 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/03/2019 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $142 |
| 04/03/2019 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 04/03/2019 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $142 |
| 04/02/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $142 |
| 04/02/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $142 |
| 03/19/2019 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 03/19/2019 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $440 |
| 03/19/2019 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $440 |
| 10/22/2018 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $163 |
| 08/07/2018 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,019 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 8 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 04/06/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 149d lost |
| 03/16/2017 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 261d lost |
| 02/12/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 102d lost |
| 09/28/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/14/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/22/2013 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 25d lost |
| 07/31/2013 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 638d lost |
Inspections
View all 44 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/08/2025 | 04/10/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 01/07/2025 | 01/07/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 09/10/2024 | 09/10/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/28/2024 | 02/28/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/28/2023 | 06/28/2023 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 03/20/2023 | 03/21/2023 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 06/24/2022 | 08/22/2022 | 38.75 | 1 |
| 10/27/2021 | 03/29/2022 | 59.25 | 3 |
| 05/04/2021 | 07/28/2021 | 49.75 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Piney Branch Surface Mine have?
Piney Branch Surface Mine has 145 MSHA violations on record, of which 55 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $198K.
What type of mine is Piney Branch Surface Mine?
Piney Branch Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hurley, Va., Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Piney Branch Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Piney Branch Surface Mine has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Piney Branch Surface Mine?
Piney Branch Surface Mine is operated by Clintwood JOD, LLC and controlled by JOD Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4407285.