Key Takeaway
Zack's Branch Surface Mine is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Panther, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 13 violations on record (3 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by Montito Resources.
Zack's Branch Surface Mine
Operator: Montito Resources
Controller: Geoff Coady
Location: Panther, Mcdowell County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 13 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2022 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,648 |
| 07/21/2022 | 77.701-1(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/21/2022 | 77.1702(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/21/2022 | 77.1702(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/21/2022 | 71.600 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/21/2022 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/21/2022 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 | |
| 07/21/2022 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/21/2022 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,648 |
| 07/21/2022 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/21/2022 | 41.10 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 07/21/2022 | 48.23 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,648 |
| 07/21/2022 | 48.26 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,077 |
Inspections
View all 14 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 10/17/2024 | 10/17/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 10/16/2024 | 10/16/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 04/12/2024 | 04/12/2024 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 10/13/2023 | 10/13/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 05/23/2023 | 05/23/2023 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 05/04/2023 | 05/05/2023 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 01/30/2023 | 02/01/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 11/14/2022 | 11/14/2022 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 09/29/2022 | 09/29/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Zack's Branch Surface Mine have?
Zack's Branch Surface Mine has 13 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.
What type of mine is Zack's Branch Surface Mine?
Zack's Branch Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Panther, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Zack's Branch Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Zack's Branch Surface Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Zack's Branch Surface Mine?
Zack's Branch Surface Mine is operated by Montito Resources and controlled by Geoff Coady. MSHA Mine ID: 4609629.