Key Takeaway
Briar Mountain Surface Mine is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Eskdale, Kanawha County, WV. It has 187 violations on record (43 S&S) and $71K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ed Coal Inc.
Briar Mountain Surface Mine
Operator: Ed Coal Inc
Controller: Everett Gordon Justice
Location: Eskdale, Kanawha County, WV
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 187 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2017 | 77.1004(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $148 |
| 09/22/2015 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/21/2015 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/21/2015 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/17/2015 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 03/11/2015 | 77.404(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 03/11/2015 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/11/2015 | 77.1605(l) | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,503 |
| 03/11/2015 | 77.205(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $499 |
| 03/11/2015 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/05/2014 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 08/04/2014 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 08/04/2014 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/30/2014 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/30/2014 | 77.205(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/29/2014 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 07/16/2014 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/15/2014 | 77.205(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/15/2014 | 77.205(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/15/2014 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 15 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 6d lost, 4d restricted |
| 05/15/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 100d lost |
| 11/02/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 163d lost |
| 04/16/2011 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/08/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 12/09/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 139d lost |
| 11/02/2010 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 164d lost |
| 09/13/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 08/13/2010 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 06/26/2010 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 105d lost |
Inspections
View all 45 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 05/07/2025 | 05/07/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 01/23/2025 | 01/23/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 08/29/2024 | 08/29/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 12/18/2023 | 12/18/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 07/25/2023 | 07/25/2023 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 11/22/2022 | 11/22/2022 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 08/15/2022 | 08/15/2022 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 03/14/2022 | 03/14/2022 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2021 | 06/25/2021 | 1.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Briar Mountain Surface Mine have?
Briar Mountain Surface Mine has 187 MSHA violations on record, of which 43 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $71K.
What type of mine is Briar Mountain Surface Mine?
Briar Mountain Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Eskdale, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Briar Mountain Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Briar Mountain Surface Mine has 15 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Briar Mountain Surface Mine?
Briar Mountain Surface Mine is operated by Ed Coal Inc and controlled by Everett Gordon Justice. MSHA Mine ID: 4609285.