Key Takeaway
Big Mountain Preparation Plant is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Prenter, Boone County, WV. It has 243 violations on record (93 S&S) and $38K in proposed penalties. Operated by ERP Environmental Fund Inc..
Big Mountain Preparation Plant
Operator: ERP Environmental Fund Inc.
Controller: Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF)
Location: Prenter, Boone County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 243 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/06/2022 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/01/2022 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/01/2022 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/25/2022 | 77.216-1 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 05/10/2022 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/22/2021 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/08/2021 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/08/2021 | 77.216-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/16/2020 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/16/2020 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/03/2020 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/26/2020 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 03/26/2020 | 77.216-3(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/04/2020 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $137 |
| 05/29/2018 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/19/2018 | 77.216-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
| 06/21/2017 | 77.205(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 06/21/2017 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/21/2017 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 40 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2015 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/02/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 53d lost |
| 07/01/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 56d lost, 28d restricted |
| 10/23/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/17/2009 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/30/2006 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 07/09/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 26d lost |
| 02/06/2006 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 11/08/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 81d lost |
| 07/28/2003 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 209 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 01/05/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/08/2025 | 10/09/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 09/08/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 06/24/2025 | 06/24/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | 04/02/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/04/2025 | 02/04/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/02/2024 | 10/02/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 07/09/2024 | 07/09/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 05/06/2024 | 05/06/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 03/12/2024 | 03/12/2024 | 7.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Big Mountain Preparation Plant have?
Big Mountain Preparation Plant has 243 MSHA violations on record, of which 93 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $38K.
What type of mine is Big Mountain Preparation Plant?
Big Mountain Preparation Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Prenter, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Mountain Preparation Plant?
According to MSHA records, Big Mountain Preparation Plant has 40 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Big Mountain Preparation Plant?
Big Mountain Preparation Plant is operated by ERP Environmental Fund Inc. and controlled by Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF). MSHA Mine ID: 4603143.