Key Takeaway

CAM HIGHWALL MINER is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Matewan, Mingo County, WV. It has 107 violations on record (24 S&S) and $49K in proposed penalties. Operated by APPALACHIAN RESOURCE WEST VIRGINIA, LLC.

CAM HIGHWALL MINER

Active Surface Coal

Operator: APPALACHIAN RESOURCE WEST VIRGINIA, LLC

Controller: Appalachian Resource Company LLC

Location: Matewan, Mingo County, WV

Employees: 6

107
Violations
24
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$49K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/30/2026 48.29(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/29/2026 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
01/29/2026 77.604 S&S LowNegligence $0
01/16/2026 77.504 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/16/2026 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,320
05/28/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/27/2025 77.602(b) S&S LowNegligence $959
01/13/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/13/2025 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/13/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/29/2024 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $1,968
08/29/2024 77.1713(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,918
08/29/2024 77.1004(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,918
06/21/2024 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/20/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/18/2024 77.208(e) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/17/2024 77.701 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
12/19/2023 77.1708 Non-S&S ModNegligence $172
12/18/2023 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $421
12/15/2023 77.200 Non-S&S LowNegligence $626

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/29/2024 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/22/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost
03/22/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost
01/09/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 250d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/24/2026 02/24/2026 1.50 1
01/16/2026 01/30/2026 39.00 1
05/27/2025 05/29/2025 32.00 1
01/10/2025 01/16/2025 37.00 1
10/08/2024 10/08/2024 1.00 1
08/29/2024 09/05/2024 6.50 1
06/09/2024 06/25/2024 61.25 2
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 2.50 1
12/14/2023 12/22/2023 46.00 2
08/10/2023 08/18/2023 37.25 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609545
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates37.6027780, -82.1027780
Nearest TownMatewan

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does CAM HIGHWALL MINER have?

CAM HIGHWALL MINER has 107 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $49K.

What type of mine is CAM HIGHWALL MINER?

CAM HIGHWALL MINER is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Matewan, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 6 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at CAM HIGHWALL MINER?

According to MSHA records, CAM HIGHWALL MINER has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates CAM HIGHWALL MINER?

CAM HIGHWALL MINER is operated by APPALACHIAN RESOURCE WEST VIRGINIA, LLC and controlled by Appalachian Resource Company LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4609545.