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

Active Facility Coal

Operator: Prime Processing, Inc.

Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc

Location: Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV

Employees: 34

151
Violations
53
S&S Violations
13
Accidents
$58K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4603341
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees34
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates37.3341670, -81.4605560
Nearest TownEckman

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.