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
Operator: Wellmore Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 481 →| 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
View all 14 →| 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
View all 252 →| 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
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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.