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
Operator: Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: SOPHIA, Raleigh County, WV
Employees: 27
Recent Violations
View all 136 →| 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
View all 11 →| 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
View all 222 →| 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 |
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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.