Key Takeaway
Eckman Surface Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 369 violations on record (102 S&S) and $187K in proposed penalties. Operated by Extra Energy, Inc..
Eckman Surface Mine
Operator: Extra Energy, Inc.
Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Location: Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 95
Recent Violations
View all 369 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $226 |
| 12/11/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $226 |
| 12/11/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $226 |
| 11/21/2025 | 77.1001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
| 11/17/2025 | 72.620 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 11/17/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 10/27/2025 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/27/2025 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/03/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/03/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/03/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $504 |
| 06/02/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/02/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/27/2025 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/27/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/27/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/20/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 05/20/2025 | 72.620 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,219 |
| 05/19/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/17/2025 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | HighNegligence | $504 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 43 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 54d lost, 19d restricted |
| 10/09/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 11d lost |
| 12/09/2022 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/24/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 06/24/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/18/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 137d lost |
| 08/12/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 31d restricted |
| 04/28/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 98d restricted |
| 04/11/2019 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/26/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
Inspections
View all 102 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2025 | 12/19/2025 | 118.00 | 3 |
| 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2025 | 06/26/2025 | 127.50 | 5 |
| 04/07/2025 | 04/09/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 03/14/2025 | 03/14/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 02/20/2025 | 02/20/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 11/21/2024 | 02/27/2025 | 117.25 | 5 |
| 07/17/2024 | 09/18/2024 | 116.75 | 1 |
| 06/17/2024 | 06/18/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Eckman Surface Mine have?
Eckman Surface Mine has 369 MSHA violations on record, of which 102 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $187K.
What type of mine is Eckman Surface Mine?
Eckman Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 95 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Eckman Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Eckman Surface Mine has 43 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Eckman Surface Mine?
Eckman Surface Mine is operated by Extra Energy, Inc. and controlled by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608647.