Key Takeaway

TOM BAILEY BRANCH SURFACE MINE is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Glen Fork, Wyoming County, WV. It has 42 violations on record (3 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by ED COAL, INC..

TOM BAILEY BRANCH SURFACE MINE

Active Surface Coal

Operator: ED COAL, INC.

Controller: Everett Gordon Justice

Location: Glen Fork, Wyoming County, WV

Employees: 50

42
Violations
3
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$11K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/25/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/11/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $209
06/09/2025 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S NoNegligence $151
05/28/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/13/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/13/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/12/2025 77.410(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/12/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/27/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/27/2025 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/05/2025 77.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $549
01/29/2025 Non-S&S $0
01/29/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $226
01/29/2025 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $1,818
01/23/2025 62.120 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/23/2025 62.120 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/15/2025 71.402(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/08/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/08/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S NoNegligence $151
12/16/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/04/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
09/27/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
04/04/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 71d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/15/2025 12/15/2025 14.50 2
05/07/2025 09/22/2025 123.25 4
01/30/2025 03/13/2025 12.00 1
11/26/2024 03/13/2025 121.00 2
09/18/2024 09/18/2024 7.25 1
07/25/2024 09/19/2024 136.50 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 6.25 1
10/23/2023 03/15/2024 81.50 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609609
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees50
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.7230560, -81.5705560
Nearest TownGlen Fork

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does TOM BAILEY BRANCH SURFACE MINE have?

TOM BAILEY BRANCH SURFACE MINE has 42 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.

What type of mine is TOM BAILEY BRANCH SURFACE MINE?

TOM BAILEY BRANCH SURFACE MINE is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Glen Fork, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 50 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at TOM BAILEY BRANCH SURFACE MINE?

According to MSHA records, TOM BAILEY BRANCH SURFACE MINE has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates TOM BAILEY BRANCH SURFACE MINE?

TOM BAILEY BRANCH SURFACE MINE is operated by ED COAL, INC. and controlled by Everett Gordon Justice. MSHA Mine ID: 4609609.