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
Operator: Birch River Energy, LLC
Controller: Pristine Clean Energy LLC
Location: Erbacon, Webster County, WV
Employees: 42
Recent Violations
View all 123 →| 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
View all 35 →| 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
View all 67 →| 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 |
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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.