Key Takeaway
Evolution is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Bayard, Grant County, WV. It has 19 violations on record (10 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Potomac-North, Inc.
Evolution
Operator: Potomac-North, Inc
Controller: Justin L Simmons; Alexander J Woods
Location: Bayard, Grant County, WV
Employees: 9
Recent Violations
View all 19 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/14/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/14/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/14/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/14/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/14/2025 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/14/2025 | 77.1605(l) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/31/2024 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/01/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/13/2022 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/15/2022 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/15/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 11/08/2021 | 77.404(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 09/23/2021 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 06/21/2021 | 77.1001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $136 |
| 05/28/2021 | 77.1000 | S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 10/13/2020 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 06/15/2020 | 77.1607(aa) | S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 06/15/2020 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
Inspections
View all 21 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 49.00 | 1 |
| 04/14/2025 | 04/17/2025 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 01/30/2025 | 01/30/2025 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 11/06/2024 | 11/13/2024 | 23.25 | 1 |
| 08/13/2024 | 09/20/2024 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 07/30/2024 | 07/31/2024 | 20.25 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 02/28/2024 | 03/04/2024 | 32.00 | 2 |
| 08/14/2023 | 08/14/2023 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 04/05/2023 | 08/01/2023 | 36.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Evolution have?
Evolution has 19 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Evolution?
Evolution is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Bayard, Grant County, WV. It currently has 9 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Evolution?
According to MSHA records, Evolution has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Evolution?
Evolution is operated by Potomac-North, Inc and controlled by Justin L Simmons; Alexander J Woods. MSHA Mine ID: 4609577.