Key Takeaway
Birch River Plant is a abandoned facility mine producing Coal, located in Cowen, Webster County, WV. It has 101 violations on record (25 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Brooks Run Mining Co., LLC.
Birch River Plant
Operator: Brooks Run Mining Co., LLC
Controller: Pristine Clean Energy LLC
Location: Cowen, Webster County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 101 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2017 | 77.1111 | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/07/2017 | 77.1707(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $128 |
| 12/07/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/07/2017 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 07/17/2017 | 77.1702(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 05/01/2012 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/07/2012 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/13/2011 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 07/14/2011 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/23/2011 | 77.1004(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/23/2011 | 77.400(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/09/2010 | 77.216(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 07/26/2010 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/26/2010 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/26/2010 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 07/20/2010 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/19/2010 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/19/2010 | 77.502 | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 07/19/2010 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/24/2010 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 14 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/24/2010 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/05/2007 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/07/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/15/2006 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/21/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/02/2003 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/29/2002 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/09/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 56d lost |
| 07/16/2001 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
Inspections
View all 61 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2020 | 10/08/2020 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 08/03/2020 | 08/04/2020 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 06/04/2018 | 06/04/2018 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/04/2018 | 02/18/2018 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 11/01/2017 | 12/18/2017 | 34.00 | 2 |
| 08/29/2017 | 08/29/2017 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 07/17/2017 | 07/26/2017 | 33.00 | 1 |
| 04/27/2017 | 06/25/2017 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 03/13/2017 | 03/23/2017 | 49.25 | 3 |
| 11/15/2016 | 11/15/2016 | 6.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Birch River Plant have?
Birch River Plant has 101 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is Birch River Plant?
Birch River Plant 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 Plant?
According to MSHA records, Birch River Plant has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Birch River Plant?
Birch River Plant is operated by Brooks Run Mining Co., LLC and controlled by Pristine Clean Energy LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4608390.