Key Takeaway
Birch River Plant No. 1 is a temporarily idled facility mine producing Coal, located in Werth, Nicholas County, WV. It has 98 violations on record (20 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by Birch River Resources, LLC.
Birch River Plant No. 1
Operator: Birch River Resources, LLC
Controller: Matthew Ashley
Location: Werth, Nicholas County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 98 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2018 | 77.216-3(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 09/20/2017 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 09/20/2017 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/15/2017 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 06/08/2016 | 71.600 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 06/07/2016 | 77.216-3(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 06/06/2016 | 77.216-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/04/2016 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $362 |
| 01/04/2016 | 45.4(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/30/2015 | 48.31(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $436 |
| 12/30/2015 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $392 |
| 03/12/2014 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 08/22/2012 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/16/2012 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/16/2012 | 77.202 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/30/2012 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/30/2012 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/30/2012 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/12/2012 | 77.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 07/11/2011 | 77.400(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/11/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 10d lost, 20d restricted |
| 06/26/2007 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 10/17/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/05/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
Inspections
View all 90 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | 10/30/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 06/17/2025 | 06/17/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 02/25/2025 | 02/25/2025 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 05/14/2024 | 05/14/2024 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 11/01/2023 | 11/01/2023 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 08/01/2023 | 08/01/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 02/22/2023 | 02/22/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 12/27/2022 | 12/27/2022 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 11/16/2022 | 11/18/2022 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 10/10/2019 | 10/10/2019 | 2.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Birch River Plant No. 1 have?
Birch River Plant No. 1 has 98 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.
What type of mine is Birch River Plant No. 1?
Birch River Plant No. 1 is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Werth, Nicholas County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Birch River Plant No. 1?
According to MSHA records, Birch River Plant No. 1 has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Birch River Plant No. 1?
Birch River Plant No. 1 is operated by Birch River Resources, LLC and controlled by Matthew Ashley. MSHA Mine ID: 4602186.