Harman Branch Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object
Fixing wheel unit. Chain slipped, fell on left knee, which pushed leg forward causing sprained foot & ankle.
Mine No. 1: 38 MSHA citations Coal
Mine No. 1 has $3K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 3
- Years on record
- 2003–2004
- Latest incident
- Aug 2004
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2002
38
citations
12
significant & substantial
$2,644
proposed penalties
$2,644
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2002
39
inspections on record
993
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
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This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.Rate withheld: 993 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Mine No. 1 has $3K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets.
Penalty disposition
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Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.$3K
proposed penalties
$3K
current assessed
$3K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
37 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2005-04-06.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Violation severity profile
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Shares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.32.4%
significant & substantial
0.0%
high negligence or reckless
32.4%
reasonably likely or greater
8.1%
permanently disabling or fatal if injury occurs
Negligence coding: 0.0% none, 21.6% low, 78.4% moderate, 0.0% high, 0.0% reckless.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
MSHA sampling at Mine No. 1 shows 83% of 148 respirable coal dust samples met the 1.5 mg/m3 standard.
Health sampling
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A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.Respirable coal dust
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Respirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
Last sampled: 2005-03-03, 21 years ago
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Respirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.83%
within 1.5 mg/m3
148
samples
4.94
dust max (mg/m3)
72 samples taken by MSHA inspectors, 76 by the operator.
Most-sampled occupations
- CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR82
- SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR (STANDARD SIDE)14
- ROOF BOLTER (SINGLE HEAD)13
Silica (quartz)
Last sampled: 2005-03-08, 21 years ago2.4
silica avg (%)
8
samples
4.5
silica max (%)
Most-sampled occupations
- CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR8
Noise
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The share counts noise samples whose measured dose exceeded the 90 dBA permissible exposure limit. It describes the sampled workplace, not what reached the miner's ear: hearing conservation programs and the hearing protection worn during the shift are recorded separately and are not reflected here.
Last sampled: 2004-09-22, 21 years ago
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The share counts noise samples whose measured dose exceeded the 90 dBA permissible exposure limit. It describes the sampled workplace, not what reached the miner's ear: hearing conservation programs and the hearing protection worn during the shift are recorded separately and are not reflected here.20%
over PEL
10
samples
Most-sampled occupations
- ROOF BOLTER (SINGLE HEAD)4
- CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR2
- SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR (STANDARD SIDE)2
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Health sampling trend
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A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.Respirable coal dust by year
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Respirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.| Year | within 1.5 mg/m3 | samples |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 93% | 14 |
| 2004 | 82% | 55 |
| 2003 | 79% | 63 |
| 2002 | 94% | 16 |
Silica (quartz) by year
| Year | silica avg (%) | samples |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2.5 | 1 |
Noise by year
| Year | over PEL | samples |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0% | 5 |
| 2003 | 40% | 5 |
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Ownership history
- Harman Branch Mining, Inc. 2002 to present
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
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Coal production is reported quarterly and lags the current period; the most recent quarters may be incomplete.| Year | Employees | Coal produced (tons) |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 26,778 |
| 2004 | 10 | 81,152 |
| 2003 | 13 | 78,263 |
| 2002 | 4 | 16,907 |
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.
Mine No. 1 sits in McDowell County, West Virginia, where the Census mining category is 13.0% of county employment.
Local economic context
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County figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.McDowell County, West Virginia · Population 18,413
13.0%
Mining share of county employment
$29,980
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Quarterly safety rates
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Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Q2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 Q1 | 3,566 | 2 | 0 | 560.9 |
| 2004 Q4 | 4,610 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q3 | 3,727 | 1 | 0 | 268.3 |
| 2004 Q2 | 4,798 | 2 | 1 | 416.8 |
| 2004 Q1 | 4,699 | 5 | 4 | 1064.1 |
| 2003 Q4 | 6,856 | 5 | 3 | 729.3 |
| 2003 Q3 | 4,760 | 5 | 1 | 1050.4 |
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| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Q2 | 4,988 | 2 | 0 | 401.0 |
| 2003 Q1 | 1,928 | 8 | 3 | 4149.4 |
| 2002 Q4 | 4,691 | 7 | 0 | 1492.2 |
| 2002 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 Q2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
3 on file2004 · 1 incident
2003 · 2 incidents
Harman Branch Mining, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries
ROCK FALL APPROX. 20'WIDE, 7'THICK & 125'LONG. FROM SPAD #40 ACROSS 2 INTERSECTION. MINE ADVANCED ON 50 BY 90 CENTERS BLOCKED INTAKE ESCAPEWAY, REROUTED STOPPING LINE AND TIMBERED CRIBBED & DANGERED OFF.
Harman Branch Mining, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries
THE AFFECTED AREA HAD ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT INCLUDING 7' ROOF BOLTS, TIMBER AND CRIBS WE KNOW IT WAS A FAULTY AREA. IT IS IN AREA WHERE ADD SIZE BLOCK ARE WHERE SECTION BELT TURNED OFF MAINS . ADDITIONAL CRIBS WERE SET AROUND FALL AND STOPPING LINE WAS SET OVER FOR INTAKE.