Key Takeaway
Eckman Loadout is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 151 violations on record (53 S&S) and $58K in proposed penalties. Operated by Prime Processing, Inc..
Eckman Loadout
Operator: Prime Processing, Inc.
Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Location: Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 34
Recent Violations
View all 151 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/27/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/27/2025 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/27/2025 | 48.25(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $273 |
| 02/27/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 02/27/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/09/2024 | 48.29 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/11/2024 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/15/2022 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/14/2022 | 77.1605(l) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/14/2022 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/14/2022 | 77.514 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/14/2022 | 77.205(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/14/2022 | 77.1605(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/14/2022 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 10/06/2021 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/05/2021 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 10/05/2021 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 09/28/2021 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/28/2021 | 77.1605(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $987 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 13 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/18/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/28/2010 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/23/2010 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 8d restricted |
| 02/16/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | None |
| 12/09/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 10/31/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 21d lost, 32d restricted |
| 10/17/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 09/22/2009 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/22/2009 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 97 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | 10/29/2025 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 05/29/2025 | 06/18/2025 | 27.50 | 2 |
| 11/08/2024 | 03/03/2025 | 44.50 | 2 |
| 08/02/2024 | 08/14/2024 | 43.00 | 2 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 01/11/2024 | 01/14/2024 | 23.50 | 2 |
| 04/06/2023 | 04/14/2023 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 02/07/2023 | 02/07/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 12/08/2022 | 01/30/2023 | 35.50 | 1 |
| 04/29/2022 | 08/19/2022 | 31.75 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Eckman Loadout have?
Eckman Loadout has 151 MSHA violations on record, of which 53 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $58K.
What type of mine is Eckman Loadout?
Eckman Loadout is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 34 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Eckman Loadout?
According to MSHA records, Eckman Loadout has 13 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Eckman Loadout?
Eckman Loadout is operated by Prime Processing, Inc. and controlled by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4603341.