Key Takeaway

#7 Prep Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA. It has 481 violations on record (191 S&S) and $80K in proposed penalties. Operated by Wellmore Coal Company, LLC.

#7 Prep Plant

Active Facility Coal

Operator: Wellmore Coal Company, LLC

Controller: Metinvest B V

Location: Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA

Employees: 5

481
Violations
191
S&S Violations
14
Accidents
$80K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/12/2026 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
12/15/2025 77.200 Non-S&S HighNegligence $165
10/14/2025 77.200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $165
10/14/2025 77.200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $165
10/14/2025 77.400(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/14/2025 77.204 S&S LowNegligence $366
09/17/2025 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/15/2025 77.1607(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/15/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/15/2025 77.410(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/15/2025 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $151
09/15/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/15/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/15/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/06/2024 77.200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $161
09/24/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
09/19/2024 77.1605(d) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
09/19/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
09/19/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/19/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $221

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/11/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted
11/26/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/05/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 265d lost
05/11/2018 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
03/01/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/30/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/17/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 91d lost
08/22/2008 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/18/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/16/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/06/2026 02/18/2026 33.50 1
12/18/2025 12/22/2025 14.00 1
12/17/2025 12/29/2025 5.50 2
12/15/2025 12/16/2025 11.50 1
10/07/2025 10/22/2025 87.50 2
04/01/2025 09/24/2025 142.00 6
10/02/2024 03/26/2025 120.50 3
08/19/2024 08/19/2024 9.00 1
05/22/2024 07/15/2024 0.25 1
04/01/2024 09/26/2024 145.25 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4404212
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.3522220, -82.1869440
Nearest TownBig Rock

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does #7 Prep Plant have?

#7 Prep Plant has 481 MSHA violations on record, of which 191 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $80K.

What type of mine is #7 Prep Plant?

#7 Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at #7 Prep Plant?

According to MSHA records, #7 Prep Plant has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates #7 Prep Plant?

#7 Prep Plant is operated by Wellmore Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4404212.