Establishment profile
MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC.
PAYNTER BRANCH SURFACE MINE, OCEANA, WV, 24870
113310 — Logging
Summary
MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC. has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 22 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers in NAICS 1133 within WV. Peer group: 658 employers. This establishment has 0 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2004 | CRUSHED,TREE,LOGGINGFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WV — for MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC., not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC. operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 8 citations · 4S&S · 8 contractor · $23,158 proposed / $6,558 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7214027 | Paynter Branch Surface Mine Wyoming, WV contractor: Mountaintop Clearing LLC | Mar 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $8,400 | $2,000 |
| 7214025 | Paynter Branch Surface Mine Wyoming, WV contractor: Mountaintop Clearing LLC | Mar 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $8,400 | $2,000 |
| 7214026 | Paynter Branch Surface Mine Wyoming, WV contractor: Mountaintop Clearing LLC | Mar 2004 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $5,800 | $2,000 |
| 7243014 | Samples Surface Mine Kanawha, WV contractor: Mountaintop Clearing LLC | Dec 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $217 | $217 |
| 9166226 | Mammoth Coal Processing Pl & Riv Tipple Kanawha, WV contractor: Mountaintop Clearing LLC | Jan 2019 | — | No | HighNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9064055 | Eckman Surface Mine Mcdowell, WV contractor: Mountaintop Clearing LLC | Jan 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7243016 | Samples Surface Mine Kanawha, WV contractor: Mountaintop Clearing LLC | May 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7243015 | Samples Surface Mine Kanawha, WV contractor: Mountaintop Clearing LLC | May 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-29 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- RYDER CONTRACTING INC.RUPERT — 2 federal enforcement records
- M.E. TRUCKINGDELBARTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- C&K LESTER LOGGING, LLCCUCUMBER — 2 federal enforcement records
- MCCLURE LOGGING, INC.CHARLESTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- SMITH & SMITH HARDWOODSMANNINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- RAY CLEARING, INC.CABIN CREEK — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC.'s OSHA violation history?
- MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC. operates in the logging industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.2.
- Has MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving MOUNTAINTOP CLEARING LLC..