Key Takeaway
Tea Branch Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Pageton, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 7 violations on record (2 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Little Seam Mining Company, Inc..
Tea Branch Surface Mine
Operator: Little Seam Mining Company, Inc.
Controller: Thomas D Little Jr
Location: Pageton, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 7 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2025 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/23/2025 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/23/2025 | 77.1109(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/21/2025 | 48.26 | S&S | ModNegligence | $215 |
| 01/21/2025 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 09/23/2014 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/19/2014 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
Inspections
View all 15 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2025 | 10/14/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 06/23/2025 | 07/17/2025 | 33.00 | 2 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/28/2025 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 03/27/2024 | 03/27/2024 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 12/05/2017 | 01/04/2018 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/14/2017 | 07/10/2017 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 11/16/2016 | 11/18/2016 | 19.00 | 2 |
| 04/27/2016 | 04/28/2016 | 3.75 | 2 |
| 12/10/2015 | 12/17/2015 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 09/21/2015 | 11/25/2015 | 72.75 | 7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Tea Branch Surface Mine have?
Tea Branch Surface Mine has 7 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.
What type of mine is Tea Branch Surface Mine?
Tea Branch Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Pageton, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Tea Branch Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Tea Branch Surface Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Tea Branch Surface Mine?
Tea Branch Surface Mine is operated by Little Seam Mining Company, Inc. and controlled by Thomas D Little Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 4609477.