Key Takeaway
Gateway Eagle Mine is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It has 1,911 violations on record (418 S&S) and $2.4M in proposed penalties. Operated by Rockwell Mining LLC.
Gateway Eagle Mine
Operator: Rockwell Mining LLC
Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Location: Wharton, Boone County, WV
Employees: 60
Recent Violations
View all 1,911 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | 75.1103-4(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/09/2024 | 75.1722(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/05/2024 | 75.202(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $736 |
| 12/05/2024 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,011 |
| 12/05/2024 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $260 |
| 12/05/2024 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/05/2024 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/05/2024 | 75.362(g)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/20/2024 | 75.202(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $24,126 |
| 11/20/2024 | 75.364(h) | S&S | HighNegligence | $13,782 |
| 11/20/2024 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $421 |
| 11/20/2024 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 11/20/2024 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $388 |
| 11/20/2024 | 75.1202-1(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/20/2024 | 75.380(f)(3)(iii) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/14/2024 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $2,644 |
| 11/14/2024 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/13/2024 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $189 |
| 11/13/2024 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 11/13/2024 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $2,644 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 143 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 116d lost |
| 05/21/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 163d lost |
| 05/03/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 96d lost |
| 04/11/2024 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 96d lost |
| 03/19/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 92d lost |
| 11/10/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 73d lost |
| 11/01/2023 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 40d lost |
| 04/12/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/15/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 07/11/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 131d lost |
Inspections
View all 190 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 01/28/2025 | 01/29/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 10/03/2024 | 10/03/2024 | 39.50 | 4 |
| 10/01/2024 | 12/09/2024 | 320.50 | 14 |
| 09/24/2024 | 09/24/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/01/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 326.50 | 7 |
| 06/10/2024 | 06/10/2024 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 04/02/2024 | 04/03/2024 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 04/02/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 198.00 | 9 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Gateway Eagle Mine have?
Gateway Eagle Mine has 1911 MSHA violations on record, of which 418 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.4M.
What type of mine is Gateway Eagle Mine?
Gateway Eagle Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It currently has 60 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Gateway Eagle Mine?
According to MSHA records, Gateway Eagle Mine has 143 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Gateway Eagle Mine?
Gateway Eagle Mine is operated by Rockwell Mining LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 4606618.