Key Takeaway
Beech Creek North Surface Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Matewan, Mingo County, WV. It has 22 violations on record (3 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Appalachian Resource West Virginia,LLC.
Beech Creek North Surface Mine
Operator: Appalachian Resource West Virginia,LLC
Controller: Appalachian Resource Company LLC
Location: Matewan, Mingo County, WV
Employees: 22
Recent Violations
View all 22 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/07/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/07/2026 | 48.23(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/23/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/23/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/23/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/17/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/17/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/17/2025 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/17/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/03/2025 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/12/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/08/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/08/2025 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/08/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/08/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/08/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/08/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Inspections
View all 2 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 55.00 | 3 | |
| 08/06/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 101.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Beech Creek North Surface Mine have?
Beech Creek North Surface Mine has 22 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Beech Creek North Surface Mine?
Beech Creek North Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Matewan, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 22 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Beech Creek North Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Beech Creek North Surface Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Beech Creek North Surface Mine?
Beech Creek North Surface Mine is operated by Appalachian Resource West Virginia,LLC and controlled by Appalachian Resource Company LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4609671.