Key Takeaway

Seven Pines is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Erbacon, Webster County, WV. It has 123 violations on record (23 S&S) and $27K in proposed penalties. Operated by Birch River Energy, LLC.

Seven Pines

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Birch River Energy, LLC

Controller: Pristine Clean Energy LLC

Location: Erbacon, Webster County, WV

Employees: 42

123
Violations
23
S&S Violations
35
Accidents
$27K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/17/2023 71.206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,063
07/17/2023 71.206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $214
04/25/2023 71.206(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
04/17/2023 71.206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $905
02/27/2023 77.1007(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/27/2023 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $518
02/27/2023 77.1007(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/21/2023 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $198
02/15/2023 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/21/2022 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/20/2022 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $252
12/20/2022 45.4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/19/2022 77.207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $167
04/07/2022 77.207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/07/2022 77.1700 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
04/05/2022 77.207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
01/21/2022 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $144
01/21/2022 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $321
01/06/2022 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $481
01/06/2022 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $481

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/08/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 176d lost
05/24/2019 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/17/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost
03/04/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
01/22/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 359d lost
08/30/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 24d restricted
03/09/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/10/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 14d lost, 13d restricted
04/02/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
02/14/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 15d lost, 2d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/23/2025 10/23/2025 4.50 1
04/01/2025 04/01/2025 4.00 1
11/04/2024 11/04/2024 3.50 1
05/14/2024 05/14/2024 3.50 1
02/26/2024 02/26/2024 3.00 1
01/08/2024 01/08/2024 1.50 1
11/27/2023 11/27/2023 9.50 1
05/15/2023 09/13/2023 58.00 3
04/17/2023 04/25/2023 1.75 1
12/19/2022 03/07/2023 135.00 4

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609036
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees42
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.4913890, -80.5952780
Nearest TownErbacon

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Seven Pines have?

Seven Pines has 123 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $27K.

What type of mine is Seven Pines?

Seven Pines is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Erbacon, Webster County, WV. It currently has 42 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Seven Pines?

According to MSHA records, Seven Pines has 35 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Seven Pines?

Seven Pines is operated by Birch River Energy, LLC and controlled by Pristine Clean Energy LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4609036.