AFFINITY MINE
Active
Underground
Coal
Operator: POCAHONTAS COAL COMPANY LLC
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Midway, Raleigh County, WV
Employees: 253
4,486
Violations
598
S&S Violations
339
Accidents
$6.1M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 4,486 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/27/2026 | 70.100(a)(2) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.333(e)(1)(ii) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.203(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 75.363(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/13/2026 | 75.403 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/13/2026 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 339 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 02/19/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/01/2026 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/31/2026 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 12/18/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/06/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/20/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/17/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/16/2025 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/05/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 116d lost |
Inspections
View all 1,004 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 02/23/2026 | 02/23/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/20/2026 | 02/20/2026 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 02/13/2026 | 02/13/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/11/2026 | 02/11/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 02/05/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 01/29/2026 | 01/29/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2026 | 02/04/2026 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 01/21/2026 | 01/21/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4608878
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees253
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates37.7091670, -81.2266670
Nearest TownMidway
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does AFFINITY MINE have?
AFFINITY MINE has 4486 MSHA violations on record, of which 598 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6.1M.
What type of mine is AFFINITY MINE?
AFFINITY MINE is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Midway, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 253 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at AFFINITY MINE?
According to MSHA records, AFFINITY MINE has 339 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates AFFINITY MINE?
AFFINITY MINE is operated by POCAHONTAS COAL COMPANY LLC and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4608878.