CHECKMATE POWELLTON
NonProducing
Underground
Coal
Operator: Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Whitesville, Boone County, WV
Employees: 5
159
Violations
37
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$58K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 159 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 10/31/2025 | 75.372(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/29/2025 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 01/29/2025 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,037 |
| 11/19/2024 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,918 |
| 11/19/2024 | 75.1725(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/06/2024 | 75.1107-13(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/06/2024 | 75.1107-4(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/30/2024 | 75.360(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 10/30/2024 | 75.1731(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 10/30/2024 | 75.1403-5(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $697 |
| 10/28/2024 | 75.1731(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 10/16/2024 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $679 |
| 10/16/2024 | 75.1722(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $679 |
| 10/16/2024 | 75.1106-3(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/15/2024 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $492 |
| 10/09/2024 | 70.208(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/09/2024 | 75.1107-1(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/08/2024 | 75.402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 10/08/2024 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/11/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/16/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/30/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 27d lost |
| 07/29/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 5d lost |
| 07/17/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 51d lost |
| 06/24/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 74d lost |
| 06/13/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 45d lost |
| 06/11/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 129d lost |
| 03/04/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 18 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 5.50 | 1 | |
| 10/16/2025 | 11/13/2025 | 55.50 | 2 |
| 07/07/2025 | 08/20/2025 | 46.00 | 3 |
| 04/01/2025 | 05/12/2025 | 56.75 | 2 |
| 01/06/2025 | 02/19/2025 | 110.25 | 2 |
| 10/01/2024 | 12/05/2024 | 246.75 | 5 |
| 07/02/2024 | 09/28/2024 | 416.00 | 11 |
| 06/26/2024 | 07/01/2024 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 06/20/2024 | 06/20/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/29/2024 | 16.75 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4609640
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.0138890, -81.5711110
Nearest TownWhitesville
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does CHECKMATE POWELLTON have?
CHECKMATE POWELLTON has 159 MSHA violations on record, of which 37 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $58K.
What type of mine is CHECKMATE POWELLTON?
CHECKMATE POWELLTON is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Whitesville, Boone County, WV. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at CHECKMATE POWELLTON?
According to MSHA records, CHECKMATE POWELLTON has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates CHECKMATE POWELLTON?
CHECKMATE POWELLTON is operated by Elk Run Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609640.