Blue Creek No. 1 UG Mine
Active
Underground
Coal
Operator: Blue Creek Mining, LLC
Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Location: Blount, WV, Kanawha County, WV
Employees: 108
2,599
Violations
396
S&S Violations
141
Accidents
$1.9M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 2,599 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | 77.507 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 72.630(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.1101-10 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/13/2026 | 72.630(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/13/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/13/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,126 |
| 01/08/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,219 |
| 01/06/2026 | 70.208(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/06/2026 | 70.208(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/15/2025 | 75.601-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/01/2025 | 72.630(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,818 |
| 12/01/2025 | 75.604(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $755 |
| 12/01/2025 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $883 |
| 12/01/2025 | 70.201(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/25/2025 | 75.1714-3(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2025 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $193 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 141 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 10/17/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/29/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/27/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/12/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/29/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/11/2023 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/14/2023 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/31/2023 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/16/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 33d lost |
Inspections
View all 157 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 03/02/2026 | 347.00 | 5 |
| 10/06/2025 | 10/08/2025 | 16.75 | 2 |
| 10/01/2025 | 12/16/2025 | 387.50 | 6 |
| 09/16/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 07/01/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 426.50 | 5 |
| 06/26/2025 | 07/08/2025 | 24.50 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | 06/11/2025 | 363.50 | 5 |
| 03/25/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 01/22/2025 | 02/03/2025 | 15.00 | 2 |
| 01/06/2025 | 03/24/2025 | 436.00 | 7 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4609297
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees108
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates38.3527780, -81.4597220
Nearest TownBlount, WV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Blue Creek No. 1 UG Mine have?
Blue Creek No. 1 UG Mine has 2599 MSHA violations on record, of which 396 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.9M.
What type of mine is Blue Creek No. 1 UG Mine?
Blue Creek No. 1 UG Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Blount, WV, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 108 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Blue Creek No. 1 UG Mine?
According to MSHA records, Blue Creek No. 1 UG Mine has 141 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Blue Creek No. 1 UG Mine?
Blue Creek No. 1 UG Mine is operated by Blue Creek Mining, LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 4609297.