Key Takeaway

Upper Big Branch Raw Coal Facil is a abandoned facility mine producing Coal, located in Naoma, Raleigh County, WV. It has 65 violations on record (35 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by Performance Coal Company.

Upper Big Branch Raw Coal Facil

Abandoned Facility Coal

Operator: Performance Coal Company

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc

Location: Naoma, Raleigh County, WV

65
Violations
35
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$13K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/23/2014 77.1713(a) S&S HighNegligence $3,700
12/23/2014 77.1713(a) S&S ModNegligence $745
12/02/2010 77.200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
03/01/2010 77.400(c) S&S ModNegligence $176
02/23/2010 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/23/2010 77.207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/10/2009 77.601 S&S ModNegligence $585
09/10/2009 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/23/2009 77.1702(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/07/2007 77.204 S&S ModNegligence $263
06/07/2007 77.204 S&S ModNegligence $176
06/29/2006 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $286
06/29/2006 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $286
06/29/2006 77.208(d) S&S ModNegligence $217
11/16/2005 77.201-1 S&S ModNegligence $191
11/16/2005 77.1107 S&S ModNegligence $191
11/16/2005 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/16/2005 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/16/2005 77.505 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/14/2005 77.509(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/24/2014 MACHINERY ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/21/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 62d lost
12/01/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 134d lost
08/06/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
12/08/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
11/05/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/16/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 280d lost
05/15/2002 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 280d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/23/2014 01/27/2015 35.00 2
04/01/2014 04/02/2014 4.00 1
10/24/2013 12/17/2013 10.25 3
09/24/2013 09/24/2013 6.00 1
04/01/2013 04/02/2013 8.75 1
12/19/2012 12/20/2012 14.00 2
09/10/2012 09/10/2012 2.75 1
01/04/2012 01/05/2012 4.25 1
06/28/2011 06/28/2011 4.00 1
01/06/2011 01/06/2011 4.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608539
Mine TypeFacility
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.9144440, -81.5383330
Nearest TownNaoma

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Upper Big Branch Raw Coal Facil have?

Upper Big Branch Raw Coal Facil has 65 MSHA violations on record, of which 35 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.

What type of mine is Upper Big Branch Raw Coal Facil?

Upper Big Branch Raw Coal Facil is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Naoma, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Upper Big Branch Raw Coal Facil?

According to MSHA records, Upper Big Branch Raw Coal Facil has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Upper Big Branch Raw Coal Facil?

Upper Big Branch Raw Coal Facil is operated by Performance Coal Company and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608539.