Key Takeaway
Birch River Energy Plant No 1 is a temporarily idled facility mine producing Coal, located in Cowen, Webster County, WV. It has 281 violations on record (102 S&S) and $144K in proposed penalties. Operated by Birch River Energy, LLC.
Birch River Energy Plant No 1
Operator: Birch River Energy, LLC
Controller: Pristine Clean Energy LLC
Location: Cowen, Webster County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 281 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2023 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/14/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/17/2023 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/04/2023 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/14/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/14/2022 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/09/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/07/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/07/2022 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/07/2022 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/07/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 01/06/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/06/2020 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/02/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/02/2020 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 12/17/2019 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/24/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 07/24/2019 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 07/23/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 07/22/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 54 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/14/2019 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/08/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 05/03/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/01/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/25/2016 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/14/2016 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 10/24/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/04/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 29d lost |
| 06/03/2014 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 110 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | 10/23/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 04/01/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 11/04/2024 | 11/04/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 05/14/2024 | 05/14/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 02/26/2024 | 02/26/2024 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 08/08/2023 | 09/26/2023 | 90.25 | 4 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/17/2023 | 04/17/2023 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 12/22/2022 | 02/13/2023 | 68.00 | 2 |
| 07/07/2022 | 09/21/2022 | 90.75 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Birch River Energy Plant No 1 have?
Birch River Energy Plant No 1 has 281 MSHA violations on record, of which 102 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $144K.
What type of mine is Birch River Energy Plant No 1?
Birch River Energy Plant No 1 is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Cowen, Webster County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Birch River Energy Plant No 1?
According to MSHA records, Birch River Energy Plant No 1 has 54 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Birch River Energy Plant No 1?
Birch River Energy Plant No 1 is operated by Birch River Energy, LLC and controlled by Pristine Clean Energy LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4606045.