Upper Big Branch Mine-South
Abandoned and Sealed
Underground
Coal
Operator: Performance Coal Company
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Location: Naoma, Raleigh County, WV
3,912
Violations
1,569
S&S Violations
369
Accidents
$15.3M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 3,912 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2013 | 71.208(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/25/2012 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $873 |
| 02/22/2012 | 75.312(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/23/2012 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 01/11/2012 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 01/11/2012 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/10/2012 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 01/10/2012 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 01/09/2012 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $687 |
| 12/20/2011 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $873 |
| 12/20/2011 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/20/2011 | 75.1714-3(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 12/20/2011 | 75.320(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,678 |
| 12/16/2011 | 75.333(d)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 12/16/2011 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,530 |
| 12/14/2011 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $873 |
| 11/21/2011 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,530 |
| 11/10/2011 | 75.512 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,944 |
| 10/14/2011 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $8,893 |
| 09/26/2011 | 75.202(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,944 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 369 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2012 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/01/2012 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/16/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/15/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/01/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/31/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 05/26/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/26/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/26/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/04/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 876 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2012 | 09/26/2012 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 06/07/2012 | 06/28/2012 | 46.25 | 2 |
| 05/02/2012 | 05/02/2012 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/26/2012 | 04/26/2012 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/25/2012 | 04/25/2012 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/18/2012 | 04/18/2012 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/11/2012 | 04/11/2012 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2012 | 04/10/2012 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/05/2012 | 04/05/2012 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 03/28/2012 | 03/28/2012 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4608436
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.9175000, -81.5513880
Nearest TownNaoma
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Upper Big Branch Mine-South have?
Upper Big Branch Mine-South has 3912 MSHA violations on record, of which 1569 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15.3M.
What type of mine is Upper Big Branch Mine-South?
Upper Big Branch Mine-South is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Naoma, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Upper Big Branch Mine-South?
According to MSHA records, Upper Big Branch Mine-South has 369 reported accident/injury records and 31 fatalities on file.
Who operates Upper Big Branch Mine-South?
Upper Big Branch Mine-South is operated by Performance Coal Company and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608436.