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
Operator: Blue Creek Mining, LLC
Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Location: Tad, Kanawha County, WV
Employees: 21
Recent Violations
View all 108 →| 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
View all 18 →| 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
View all 75 →| 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
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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.