Key Takeaway
Pete's Branch Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Gilbert, Mingo County, WV. It has 158 violations on record (44 S&S) and $69K in proposed penalties. Operated by REFLECTANCE ENERGY LLC.
Pete's Branch Surface Mine
Operator: REFLECTANCE ENERGY LLC
Controller: David Michael Jamison; Petri E Koivula
Location: Gilbert, Mingo County, WV
Employees: 50
Recent Violations
View all 158 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/20/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.1004(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,936 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,320 |
| 01/29/2025 | 77.1004(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $504 |
| 01/24/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $366 |
| 01/24/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $348 |
| 01/24/2025 | 77.1607(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $697 |
| 01/24/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $909 |
| 01/08/2025 | 77.1004(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,503 |
| 01/08/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/06/2024 | 77.1607(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 12/06/2024 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $4,047 |
| 12/06/2024 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $883 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/25/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 20d lost |
Inspections
View all 37 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | 12/22/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 05/20/2025 | 05/22/2025 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 01/08/2025 | 01/22/2025 | 41.50 | 2 |
| 11/22/2024 | 02/14/2025 | 112.25 | 1 |
| 07/11/2024 | 09/04/2024 | 108.25 | 4 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 03/15/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 10/25/2023 | 02/14/2024 | 240.00 | 2 |
| 05/30/2023 | 08/16/2023 | 91.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Pete's Branch Surface Mine have?
Pete's Branch Surface Mine has 158 MSHA violations on record, of which 44 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $69K.
What type of mine is Pete's Branch Surface Mine?
Pete's Branch Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Gilbert, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 50 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Pete's Branch Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Pete's Branch Surface Mine has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Pete's Branch Surface Mine?
Pete's Branch Surface Mine is operated by REFLECTANCE ENERGY LLC and controlled by David Michael Jamison; Petri E Koivula. MSHA Mine ID: 4607695.