Key Takeaway
War Branch No 1 Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Iaeger, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 319 violations on record (68 S&S) and $122K in proposed penalties. Operated by Brooks Run Mining Company LLC.
War Branch No 1 Mine
Operator: Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
Controller: Pristine Clean Energy LLC
Location: Iaeger, Mcdowell County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 319 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2009 | 77.1103(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/27/2009 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 05/26/2009 | 75.312(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $117 |
| 05/21/2009 | 75.325(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,530 |
| 05/20/2009 | 77.900-2 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/20/2009 | 75.1103-4(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $687 |
| 05/20/2009 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 05/20/2009 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/19/2009 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 05/19/2009 | 77.1109(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 05/19/2009 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 05/14/2009 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/14/2009 | 75.1505(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 05/14/2009 | 75.1712-10 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 05/14/2009 | 75.604(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $162 |
| 05/14/2009 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 05/12/2009 | 75.516-2(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/12/2009 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 05/12/2009 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 05/06/2009 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 35 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2009 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 06/23/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 259d lost |
| 06/09/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/14/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 03/03/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 9d lost |
| 03/01/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 03/01/2009 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/26/2009 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 09/08/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 62d lost |
| 06/18/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
Inspections
View all 29 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2009 | 10/21/2009 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 08/31/2009 | 09/01/2009 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/16/2009 | 07/17/2009 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/28/2009 | 06/30/2009 | 148.50 | 1 |
| 03/24/2009 | 03/25/2009 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 02/04/2009 | 03/24/2009 | 122.50 | 2 |
| 12/11/2008 | 12/31/2008 | 137.75 | 6 |
| 09/10/2008 | 09/22/2008 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/21/2008 | 09/25/2008 | 141.00 | 3 |
| 06/15/2008 | 06/15/2008 | 8.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does War Branch No 1 Mine have?
War Branch No 1 Mine has 319 MSHA violations on record, of which 68 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $122K.
What type of mine is War Branch No 1 Mine?
War Branch No 1 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Iaeger, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at War Branch No 1 Mine?
According to MSHA records, War Branch No 1 Mine has 35 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates War Branch No 1 Mine?
War Branch No 1 Mine is operated by Brooks Run Mining Company LLC and controlled by Pristine Clean Energy LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4609055.