Key Takeaway
Chess Processing is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It has 429 violations on record (191 S&S) and $151K in proposed penalties. Operated by Elk Run Coal Company, LLC.
Chess Processing
Operator: Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Sylvester, Boone County, WV
Employees: 12
Recent Violations
View all 429 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2024 | 77.1104 | S&S | LowNegligence | $165 |
| 11/12/2024 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/13/2024 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/10/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/26/2024 | 77.1710(e) | S&S | ModNegligence | $305 |
| 08/26/2024 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/22/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/20/2024 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/20/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 08/19/2024 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 08/07/2024 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/07/2024 | 77.202 | S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 07/25/2024 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/25/2024 | 77.202 | S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 07/25/2024 | 77.509(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 07/25/2024 | 77.205(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $305 |
| 07/25/2024 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/24/2024 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/24/2024 | 77.509(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 07/24/2024 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $305 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 79 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/29/2023 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/24/2020 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/24/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/19/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 97d lost |
| 07/31/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 45d lost |
| 07/24/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 02/12/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/02/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 16d restricted |
| 09/30/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 28d lost |
Inspections
View all 234 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 01/22/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 10/16/2025 | 10/20/2025 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 08/12/2025 | 08/12/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 06/16/2025 | 06/16/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/24/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 17.50 | 2 |
| 02/27/2025 | 02/28/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 01/27/2025 | 01/28/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 11/08/2024 | 12/11/2024 | 92.50 | 6 |
| 09/18/2024 | 09/18/2024 | 19.50 | 2 |
| 07/01/2024 | 09/20/2024 | 198.50 | 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Chess Processing have?
Chess Processing has 429 MSHA violations on record, of which 191 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $151K.
What type of mine is Chess Processing?
Chess Processing is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It currently has 12 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Chess Processing?
According to MSHA records, Chess Processing has 79 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Chess Processing?
Chess Processing is operated by Elk Run Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4606188.