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

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Brooks Run Mining Company LLC

Controller: Pristine Clean Energy LLC

Location: Iaeger, Mcdowell County, WV

319
Violations
68
S&S Violations
35
Accidents
$122K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609055
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4922220, -81.8458330
Nearest TownIaeger

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.