Key Takeaway
Birch River Surface Mine No. 1 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Calvin, Nicholas County, WV. It has 68 violations on record (30 S&S) and $48K in proposed penalties. Operated by Birch River Resources, LLC.
Birch River Surface Mine No. 1
Operator: Birch River Resources, LLC
Controller: Matthew Ashley
Location: Calvin, Nicholas County, WV
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 68 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2025 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/22/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/21/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/21/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/20/2023 | 77.1004(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/22/2023 | 77.1004(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/01/2018 | 71.206(d)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/26/2018 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/06/2012 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 04/18/2012 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 02/14/2012 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $6,996 |
| 02/14/2012 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $425 |
| 02/14/2012 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $6,996 |
| 02/14/2012 | 77.1109(c)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 02/14/2012 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/14/2012 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/01/2011 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/16/2011 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/16/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/16/2011 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,203 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2012 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/14/2011 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 24d lost |
| 10/18/2010 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/20/2008 | EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/15/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/15/2007 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 55 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 8.50 | 1 | |
| 10/30/2025 | 10/30/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 08/19/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 43.00 | 2 |
| 06/17/2025 | 06/17/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 02/25/2025 | 02/25/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/14/2024 | 05/14/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 04/04/2024 | 04/04/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/26/2024 | 02/26/2024 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 01/08/2024 | 01/08/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 10/23/2023 | 11/08/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Birch River Surface Mine No. 1 have?
Birch River Surface Mine No. 1 has 68 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $48K.
What type of mine is Birch River Surface Mine No. 1?
Birch River Surface Mine No. 1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Calvin, Nicholas County, WV. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Birch River Surface Mine No. 1?
According to MSHA records, Birch River Surface Mine No. 1 has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Birch River Surface Mine No. 1?
Birch River Surface Mine No. 1 is operated by Birch River Resources, LLC and controlled by Matthew Ashley. MSHA Mine ID: 4608675.