Key Takeaway
BLACK BEAR PREPARATION PLANT is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It has 542 violations on record (159 S&S) and $141K in proposed penalties. Operated by LEXINGTON COAL COMPANY LLC.
BLACK BEAR PREPARATION PLANT
Operator: LEXINGTON COAL COMPANY LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 542 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 09/09/2025 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/09/2025 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/04/2025 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $168 |
| 11/14/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $164 |
| 08/01/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 09/09/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,869 |
| 09/09/2022 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,869 |
| 03/28/2022 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 02/01/2022 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $407 |
| 12/14/2021 | 77.216-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 11/08/2021 | 45.4(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/08/2021 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $146 |
| 11/08/2021 | 77.1702(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/08/2021 | 48.28(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,295 |
| 11/04/2021 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 11/04/2021 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $856 |
| 11/04/2021 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 11/03/2021 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 44 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2022 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/03/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/31/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 378d lost |
| 05/08/2014 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 05/24/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/25/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/18/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/24/2009 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 10/19/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 217d lost |
| 09/16/2009 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 253 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | 02/20/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 11/03/2025 | 11/04/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/09/2025 | 09/23/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2025 | 04/04/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 03/12/2025 | 03/17/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 11/12/2024 | 11/13/2024 | 12.50 | 2 |
| 09/19/2024 | 09/20/2024 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 05/07/2024 | 05/15/2024 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 02/21/2024 | 03/04/2024 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 01/09/2024 | 01/18/2024 | 5.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
Related Mines
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BLACK BEAR PREPARATION PLANT have?
BLACK BEAR PREPARATION PLANT has 542 MSHA violations on record, of which 159 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $141K.
What type of mine is BLACK BEAR PREPARATION PLANT?
BLACK BEAR PREPARATION PLANT is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BLACK BEAR PREPARATION PLANT?
According to MSHA records, BLACK BEAR PREPARATION PLANT has 44 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BLACK BEAR PREPARATION PLANT?
BLACK BEAR PREPARATION PLANT is operated by LEXINGTON COAL COMPANY LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4607985.