Key Takeaway
Eckman Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 364 violations on record (142 S&S) and $321K in proposed penalties. Operated by Prime Processing, Inc..
Eckman Plant
Operator: Prime Processing, Inc.
Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Location: Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 40
Recent Violations
View all 364 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 77.1607(p) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 06/05/2025 | 71.208(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/05/2025 | 77.1705 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.403-1(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.403-1(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/03/2025 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/03/2025 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/30/2025 | 77.513 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/30/2025 | 77.206(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 39 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 01/20/2024 | FIRE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 09/22/2023 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/24/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 12/11/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 136d lost |
| 10/03/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 120d lost |
| 08/04/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 224d lost |
| 04/24/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 29d lost |
| 09/28/2021 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 01/19/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 6d lost, 5d restricted |
Inspections
View all 96 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 02/18/2026 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 02/11/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 10/01/2025 | 10/22/2025 | 86.50 | 2 |
| 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 05/30/2025 | 06/18/2025 | 57.50 | 2 |
| 03/18/2025 | 03/18/2025 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 12/02/2024 | 02/27/2025 | 25.50 | 3 |
| 08/22/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 53.50 | 1 |
| 06/17/2024 | 06/18/2024 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
Related Mines
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Eckman Plant have?
Eckman Plant has 364 MSHA violations on record, of which 142 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $321K.
What type of mine is Eckman Plant?
Eckman Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 40 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Eckman Plant?
According to MSHA records, Eckman Plant has 39 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Eckman Plant?
Eckman Plant is operated by Prime Processing, Inc. and controlled by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609357.