Key Takeaway
Blue Bear Mine #1 is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Bradshaw, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 27 violations on record (3 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Blue Bear Mining Inc..
Blue Bear Mine #1
Operator: Blue Bear Mining Inc.
Controller: Stephen Moscicki
Location: Bradshaw, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 10
Recent Violations
View all 27 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2025 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 03/10/2025 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 05/07/2024 | 77.516 | S&S | ModNegligence | $421 |
| 05/07/2024 | 77.1103(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 06/07/2023 | 71.402(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/01/2023 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,853 |
| 06/01/2023 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/30/2023 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/30/2023 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 05/30/2023 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,853 |
| 05/03/2022 | 50.30 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 04/14/2022 | 48.26 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,393 |
| 04/14/2022 | 50.30 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $148 |
| 03/25/2022 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 03/25/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 03/17/2022 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $148 |
| 03/17/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $148 |
| 02/28/2022 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 | |
| 02/28/2022 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/28/2022 | 77.1701(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 61d lost |
Inspections
View all 25 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 10/01/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/09/2025 | 05/09/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 03/10/2025 | 03/17/2025 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 10/17/2024 | 10/17/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 10/16/2024 | 10/16/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 05/07/2024 | 05/14/2024 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 10/02/2023 | 01/11/2024 | 9.00 | 2 |
| 10/02/2023 | 10/03/2023 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 05/30/2023 | 05/30/2023 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2023 | 07/13/2023 | 35.25 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Blue Bear Mine #1 have?
Blue Bear Mine #1 has 27 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is Blue Bear Mine #1?
Blue Bear Mine #1 is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Bradshaw, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 10 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Blue Bear Mine #1?
According to MSHA records, Blue Bear Mine #1 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Blue Bear Mine #1?
Blue Bear Mine #1 is operated by Blue Bear Mining Inc. and controlled by Stephen Moscicki. MSHA Mine ID: 4602227.