Key Takeaway
Big Creek Washer is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Cucumber, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 93 violations on record (24 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by Baystar Coal Company Inc.
Big Creek Washer
Operator: Baystar Coal Company Inc
Controller: Edward A Asbury
Location: Cucumber, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 20
Recent Violations
View all 93 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 10/21/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/06/2025 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/06/2025 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/06/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/12/2025 | 77.205(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 06/12/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/12/2025 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/12/2025 | 77.205(e) | S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 01/25/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/24/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/24/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/12/2023 | 77.205(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/12/2023 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/23/2023 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/23/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 09/01/2022 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/01/2022 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/11/2022 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 03/11/2022 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 77 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 10/27/2025 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 06/12/2025 | 06/24/2025 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 06/12/2025 | 06/24/2025 | 42.75 | 2 |
| 12/10/2024 | 01/28/2025 | 20.50 | 3 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/06/2024 | 09/25/2024 | 24.50 | 4 |
| 11/21/2023 | 02/22/2024 | 34.25 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 08/02/2023 | 55.75 | 2 |
| 02/02/2023 | 03/08/2023 | 44.50 | 1 |
| 06/23/2022 | 09/09/2022 | 45.25 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Big Creek Washer have?
Big Creek Washer has 93 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.
What type of mine is Big Creek Washer?
Big Creek Washer is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Cucumber, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 20 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Creek Washer?
According to MSHA records, Big Creek Washer has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Big Creek Washer?
Big Creek Washer is operated by Baystar Coal Company Inc and controlled by Edward A Asbury. MSHA Mine ID: 4607852.