Key Takeaway

Twin Branch is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Coeburn, Wise County, VA. It has 6 violations on record (4 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Big Bear Mining Inc.

Twin Branch

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Big Bear Mining Inc

Controller: Richard W Lindsay II

Location: Coeburn, Wise County, VA

6
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/17/2010 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $207
06/17/2010 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $207
11/04/2009 77.402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/03/2009 72.620 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/30/2009 48.23(a) S&S ModNegligence $285
10/30/2009 48.26(b) S&S ModNegligence $317

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/23/2015 01/14/2016 5.50 1
03/07/2012 03/07/2012 7.50 1
09/29/2011 09/29/2011 1.25 1
02/15/2011 03/24/2011 4.75 1
06/16/2010 06/30/2010 45.50 2
01/22/2010 01/22/2010 5.50 1
10/30/2009 11/12/2009 46.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407258
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9983090, -82.4647000
Nearest TownCoeburn

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Twin Branch have?

Twin Branch has 6 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Twin Branch?

Twin Branch is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Coeburn, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Twin Branch?

According to MSHA records, Twin Branch has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Twin Branch?

Twin Branch is operated by Big Bear Mining Inc and controlled by Richard W Lindsay II. MSHA Mine ID: 4407258.