Key Takeaway

Pound Mill Branch Surface Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Man, Logan County, WV. It has 47 violations on record (8 S&S) and $22K in proposed penalties. Operated by J2BTB Land Development, LLC.

Pound Mill Branch Surface Mine

Active Surface Coal

Operator: J2BTB Land Development, LLC

Controller: Brian Romine; Joyce Robinson; Tony Price

Location: Man, Logan County, WV

Employees: 12

47
Violations
8
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$22K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/10/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/10/2025 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $226
12/10/2025 77.1605(k) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/18/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/10/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/10/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $504
07/10/2025 77.1007(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $3,448
07/09/2025 77.404(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
03/10/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/06/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/06/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/06/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/05/2025 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/04/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
03/04/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/03/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/03/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/03/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/28/2025 77.1007(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $8,315
02/28/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $818

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/08/2025 12/18/2025 46.75 1
07/08/2025 07/18/2025 56.25 1
02/03/2025 03/13/2025 70.75 3
09/05/2024 09/05/2024 14.00 1
07/16/2024 07/24/2024 26.75 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 3.75 1
04/01/2024 05/08/2024 59.50 1
02/15/2024 02/15/2024 2.00 1
10/02/2023 10/30/2023 86.50 4
09/25/2023 09/28/2023 79.75 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609639
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees12
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.7363890, -81.8638890
Nearest TownMan

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Pound Mill Branch Surface Mine have?

Pound Mill Branch Surface Mine has 47 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $22K.

What type of mine is Pound Mill Branch Surface Mine?

Pound Mill Branch Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Man, Logan County, WV. It currently has 12 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Pound Mill Branch Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Pound Mill Branch Surface Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Pound Mill Branch Surface Mine?

Pound Mill Branch Surface Mine is operated by J2BTB Land Development, LLC and controlled by Brian Romine; Joyce Robinson; Tony Price. MSHA Mine ID: 4609639.