Key Takeaway
TWIN BRANCH NO 1 SURFACE is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Myrtle, Mingo County, WV. It has 1,188 violations on record (267 S&S) and $1.1M in proposed penalties. Operated by COAL-MAC LLC..
TWIN BRANCH NO 1 SURFACE
Operator: COAL-MAC LLC.
Controller: John Mitch Potter
Location: Myrtle, Mingo County, WV
Employees: 168
Recent Violations
View all 1,188 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/27/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 77.1104 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 51 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 12/04/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 09/18/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 09/04/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 08/29/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 41d lost |
| 08/23/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 07/17/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 145d lost |
| 05/01/2025 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 03/28/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/12/2025 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 63 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 319.25 | 3 | |
| 12/18/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 20.00 | 2 |
| 10/09/2025 | 10/09/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 05/29/2025 | 09/06/2025 | 372.50 | 6 |
| 05/13/2025 | 05/13/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 05/12/2025 | 05/13/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 12/19/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 11/14/2024 | 11/15/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 11/07/2024 | 11/07/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 10/03/2024 | 03/27/2025 | 326.00 | 8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does TWIN BRANCH NO 1 SURFACE have?
TWIN BRANCH NO 1 SURFACE has 1188 MSHA violations on record, of which 267 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.1M.
What type of mine is TWIN BRANCH NO 1 SURFACE?
TWIN BRANCH NO 1 SURFACE is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Myrtle, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 168 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at TWIN BRANCH NO 1 SURFACE?
According to MSHA records, TWIN BRANCH NO 1 SURFACE has 51 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates TWIN BRANCH NO 1 SURFACE?
TWIN BRANCH NO 1 SURFACE is operated by COAL-MAC LLC. and controlled by John Mitch Potter. MSHA Mine ID: 4609075.