Key Takeaway

Blue Creek Prep Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Tad, Kanawha County, WV. It has 108 violations on record (12 S&S) and $30K in proposed penalties. Operated by Blue Creek Mining, LLC.

Blue Creek Prep Plant

Active Facility Coal

Operator: Blue Creek Mining, LLC

Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.

Location: Tad, Kanawha County, WV

Employees: 21

108
Violations
12
S&S Violations
18
Accidents
$30K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/16/2025 77.1103(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/16/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/15/2025 77.1710(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/01/2025 77.400(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/09/2024 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/14/2023 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/15/2022 77.1703 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/10/2022 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
03/24/2022 77.1605(d) Non-S&S $0
03/21/2022 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $148
01/07/2021 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/16/2020 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/22/2020 77.1607(cc) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
06/16/2020 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $324
06/24/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $7,817
06/24/2019 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $250
03/26/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
03/21/2019 77.412(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $132
03/19/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
07/02/2018 77.1607(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/24/2025 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/21/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/28/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/19/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/24/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
10/15/2018 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/19/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/08/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/12/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/07/2016 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/30/2026 01/30/2026 5.00 1
12/11/2025 01/12/2026 82.25 1
09/18/2025 09/18/2025 5.00 1
06/25/2025 07/21/2025 86.75 3
12/09/2024 12/17/2024 96.25 5
09/26/2024 09/30/2024 12.25 2
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 2.00 1
04/09/2024 04/29/2024 54.25 2
01/10/2024 02/26/2024 74.25 4
06/05/2023 06/22/2023 73.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609226
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees21
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates38.3547220, -81.4538890
Nearest TownTad

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Blue Creek Prep Plant have?

Blue Creek Prep Plant has 108 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $30K.

What type of mine is Blue Creek Prep Plant?

Blue Creek Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Tad, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 21 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Blue Creek Prep Plant?

According to MSHA records, Blue Creek Prep Plant has 18 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Blue Creek Prep Plant?

Blue Creek Prep Plant is operated by Blue Creek Mining, LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 4609226.