Key Takeaway
Atwell Branch Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Bartley, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 8 violations on record (0 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by GME Mining & Reclamation, Inc..
Atwell Branch Surface Mine
Operator: GME Mining & Reclamation, Inc.
Controller: Gladys M Edwards
Location: Bartley, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 8 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2019 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/12/2019 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/17/2019 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $319 |
| 05/06/2014 | 48.26(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 05/06/2014 | 48.23(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 05/06/2014 | 77.1713(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 05/06/2014 | 77.1707(b)(8) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/01/2014 | 71.220(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 29 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 10/01/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 06/06/2025 | 06/06/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 12/18/2024 | 12/18/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/13/2024 | 06/13/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 10/02/2023 | 10/03/2023 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 08/10/2023 | 08/23/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 12/21/2022 | 12/21/2022 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 05/26/2022 | 05/27/2022 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 10/28/2021 | 10/28/2021 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2021 | 04/05/2021 | 3.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Atwell Branch Surface Mine have?
Atwell Branch Surface Mine has 8 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.
What type of mine is Atwell Branch Surface Mine?
Atwell Branch Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Bartley, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Atwell Branch Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Atwell Branch Surface Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Atwell Branch Surface Mine?
Atwell Branch Surface Mine is operated by GME Mining & Reclamation, Inc. and controlled by Gladys M Edwards. MSHA Mine ID: 4609485.