Key Takeaway
Black Castle Mining Company, LLC is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It has 1,148 violations on record (608 S&S) and $1.1M in proposed penalties. Operated by Black Castle Mining Company, LLC.
Black Castle Mining Company, LLC
Operator: Black Castle Mining Company, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Sylvester, Boone County, WV
Employees: 34
Recent Violations
View all 1,148 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2025 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/14/2023 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/14/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/25/2021 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/04/2020 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 03/04/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/28/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/28/2020 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 02/06/2020 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/05/2019 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/06/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 02/06/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 09/11/2018 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $163 |
| 09/10/2018 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 09/10/2018 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 09/06/2018 | 77.1608(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $589 |
| 09/06/2018 | 77.1001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $589 |
| 08/30/2018 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/30/2018 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/30/2018 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $880 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 236 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/10/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 365d lost |
| 11/09/2020 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/11/2020 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 130d lost |
| 08/05/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/09/2019 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 02/21/2019 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/19/2019 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/08/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 78d restricted |
| 10/28/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 181 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | 12/19/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2025 | 01/28/2026 | 87.00 | 3 |
| 09/11/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/11/2025 | 06/09/2025 | 79.00 | 2 |
| 11/14/2024 | 01/16/2025 | 56.00 | 1 |
| 08/20/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 47.00 | 1 |
| 01/03/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 53.00 | 2 |
| 10/11/2023 | 10/30/2023 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/08/2023 | 09/28/2023 | 69.50 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Black Castle Mining Company, LLC have?
Black Castle Mining Company, LLC has 1148 MSHA violations on record, of which 608 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.1M.
What type of mine is Black Castle Mining Company, LLC?
Black Castle Mining Company, LLC is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It currently has 34 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Castle Mining Company, LLC?
According to MSHA records, Black Castle Mining Company, LLC has 236 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Black Castle Mining Company, LLC?
Black Castle Mining Company, LLC is operated by Black Castle Mining Company, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4607938.