Key Takeaway

Affinity Preparation Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in SOPHIA, Raleigh County, WV. It has 136 violations on record (15 S&S) and $29K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC.

Affinity Preparation Plant

Active Facility Coal

Operator: Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC

Controller: Metinvest B V

Location: SOPHIA, Raleigh County, WV

Employees: 27

136
Violations
15
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$29K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/10/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/28/2025 77.400(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/02/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/02/2025 77.202 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/23/2025 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $366
06/11/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/05/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/05/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/05/2025 77.410(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/05/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/02/2025 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/17/2025 77.501 S&S HighNegligence $3,022
03/17/2025 77.506 S&S HighNegligence $3,022
12/05/2024 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/05/2024 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/05/2024 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/10/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
05/13/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
05/13/2024 48.28(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $164
05/13/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/10/2024 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
11/03/2023 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/05/2022 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
10/09/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/06/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/24/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
03/10/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 918d lost
06/04/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/30/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/20/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 6d lost, 21d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/23/2026 02/23/2026 2.75 1
02/17/2026 02/17/2026 9.50 1
01/06/2026 01/06/2026 8.00 1
12/08/2025 12/08/2025 13.00 2
11/19/2025 11/19/2025 7.50 1
10/27/2025 12/23/2025 106.50 4
10/02/2025 10/08/2025 17.50 1
09/03/2025 09/03/2025 7.25 1
08/11/2025 08/11/2025 8.00 1
08/07/2025 08/07/2025 2.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608879
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees27
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates37.7111110, -81.2275000
Nearest TownSOPHIA

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Affinity Preparation Plant have?

Affinity Preparation Plant has 136 MSHA violations on record, of which 15 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $29K.

What type of mine is Affinity Preparation Plant?

Affinity Preparation Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in SOPHIA, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 27 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Affinity Preparation Plant?

According to MSHA records, Affinity Preparation Plant has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Affinity Preparation Plant?

Affinity Preparation Plant is operated by Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4608879.