Key Takeaway
Watson Branch is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Clairfield, Claiborne County, TN. It has 708 violations on record (160 S&S) and $212K in proposed penalties. Operated by Solid Fuel, Inc..
Watson Branch
Operator: Solid Fuel, Inc.
Controller: Darrell Wagner
Location: Clairfield, Claiborne County, TN
Recent Violations
View all 708 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2018 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/18/2018 | 75.1711 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,227 |
| 05/21/2018 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 01/23/2018 | 75.311(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/05/2017 | 75.512-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/21/2017 | 75.1100-1(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/20/2017 | 75.1725(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/16/2017 | 75.605 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/16/2017 | 75.333(d)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/16/2017 | 77.512 | S&S | ModNegligence | $577 |
| 10/30/2017 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $126 |
| 10/30/2017 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $129 | |
| 10/30/2017 | 75.1714-7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/30/2017 | 75.1100-2(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $259 |
| 10/30/2017 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,861 |
| 10/30/2017 | 75.402 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $420 |
| 10/30/2017 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $533 |
| 10/30/2017 | 75.402 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $420 |
| 10/30/2017 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $467 |
| 10/10/2017 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 20d restricted |
Inspections
View all 112 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2020 | 04/09/2020 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/05/2020 | 02/05/2020 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 11/26/2019 | 11/26/2019 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 08/02/2019 | 08/02/2019 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 04/08/2019 | 04/08/2019 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 02/20/2019 | 02/20/2019 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 12/18/2018 | 01/02/2019 | 9.00 | 2 |
| 12/18/2018 | 12/18/2018 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 07/02/2018 | 08/14/2018 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 05/30/2018 | 05/30/2018 | 8.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Watson Branch have?
Watson Branch has 708 MSHA violations on record, of which 160 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $212K.
What type of mine is Watson Branch?
Watson Branch is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Clairfield, Claiborne County, TN. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Watson Branch?
According to MSHA records, Watson Branch has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Watson Branch?
Watson Branch is operated by Solid Fuel, Inc. and controlled by Darrell Wagner. MSHA Mine ID: 4003273.