Key Takeaway
Godfrey Branch Surface Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Matoaka, Mercer County, WV. It has 7 violations on record (2 S&S) and $604 in proposed penalties. Operated by Stacy Equipment and Repairs, Incorporated.
Godfrey Branch Surface Mine
Operator: Stacy Equipment and Repairs, Incorporated
Controller: John Stone
Location: Matoaka, Mercer County, WV
Employees: 25
Recent Violations
View all 7 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 11/17/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/06/2025 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/06/2025 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/29/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Inspections
View all 5 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 02/23/2026 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 02/18/2026 | 20.00 | 1 | |
| 11/19/2025 | 11/19/2025 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 11/17/2025 | 11/17/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 05/29/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 68.50 | 4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Godfrey Branch Surface Mine have?
Godfrey Branch Surface Mine has 7 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $604.
What type of mine is Godfrey Branch Surface Mine?
Godfrey Branch Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Matoaka, Mercer County, WV. It currently has 25 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Godfrey Branch Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Godfrey Branch Surface Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Godfrey Branch Surface Mine?
Godfrey Branch Surface Mine is operated by Stacy Equipment and Repairs, Incorporated and controlled by John Stone. MSHA Mine ID: 4609613.