BLACK EAGLE
Active
Underground
Coal
Operator: MARFORK COAL COMPANY, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Whitesville, Raleigh County, WV
Employees: 230
2,607
Violations
515
S&S Violations
80
Accidents
$3.8M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 2,607 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.512-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.202(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.1714-6 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.1103-4(a)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.1107-4(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 80 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/30/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/28/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/31/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 07/21/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 85d lost |
| 07/21/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/12/2025 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/29/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/26/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 54d lost |
| 03/19/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 292 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 02/25/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/20/2026 | 02/20/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/19/2026 | 02/23/2026 | 22.50 | 3 |
| 02/19/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 20.00 | 2 |
| 02/17/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 02/02/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 01/28/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 01/12/2026 | 01/12/2026 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 01/08/2026 | 01/08/2026 | 3.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4609550
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees230
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates37.9569440, -81.5397220
Nearest TownWhitesville
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BLACK EAGLE have?
BLACK EAGLE has 2607 MSHA violations on record, of which 515 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3.8M.
What type of mine is BLACK EAGLE?
BLACK EAGLE is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Whitesville, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 230 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BLACK EAGLE?
According to MSHA records, BLACK EAGLE has 80 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates BLACK EAGLE?
BLACK EAGLE is operated by MARFORK COAL COMPANY, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609550.