Key Takeaway
BELCHER BRANCH is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Pineville, Wyoming County, WV. It has 1,382 violations on record (360 S&S) and $4.1M in proposed penalties. Operated by FRONTIER COAL COMPANY.
BELCHER BRANCH
Operator: FRONTIER COAL COMPANY
Controller: James C Justice III
Location: Pineville, Wyoming County, WV
Employees: 30
Recent Violations
View all 1,382 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.360(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.1107 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.902 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.902 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/20/2026 | 75.604(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/20/2026 | 75.902 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/20/2026 | 75.903 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/20/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 21 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2026 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 12/26/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/13/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/13/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | None |
| 11/09/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 11/09/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 06/23/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/28/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 1d restricted |
| 01/24/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 24d lost |
| 12/08/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 137 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | 02/27/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/20/2026 | 02/23/2026 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 02/09/2026 | 02/09/2026 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 01/28/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/14/2026 | 01/14/2026 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 01/13/2026 | 209.50 | 9 | |
| 12/22/2025 | 12/22/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 12/17/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 12/04/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 11/24/2025 | 11/24/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BELCHER BRANCH have?
BELCHER BRANCH has 1382 MSHA violations on record, of which 360 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4.1M.
What type of mine is BELCHER BRANCH?
BELCHER BRANCH is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Pineville, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 30 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BELCHER BRANCH?
According to MSHA records, BELCHER BRANCH has 21 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BELCHER BRANCH?
BELCHER BRANCH is operated by FRONTIER COAL COMPANY and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4609474.