Key Takeaway
GRAPEVINE SOUTH SURFACE MINE is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Matewan, Mingo County, WV. It has 1,065 violations on record (345 S&S) and $1.4M in proposed penalties. Operated by APPALACHIAN RESOURCE WEST VIRGINIA, LLC.
GRAPEVINE SOUTH SURFACE MINE
Operator: APPALACHIAN RESOURCE WEST VIRGINIA, LLC
Controller: Appalachian Resource Company LLC
Location: Matewan, Mingo County, WV
Employees: 60
Recent Violations
View all 1,065 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2026 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 01/12/2026 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
| 01/12/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 01/12/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
| 01/12/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
| 01/07/2026 | 48.23(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 09/19/2025 | 77.1708 | S&S | LowNegligence | $642 |
| 09/19/2025 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,712 |
| 09/18/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $549 |
| 09/18/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $549 |
| 09/18/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $2,936 |
| 09/18/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $549 |
| 08/14/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
| 08/14/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $1,219 |
| 08/14/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $697 |
| 07/30/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 54 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2025 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 07/31/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 01/28/2025 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/08/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 90d lost |
| 02/26/2023 | MACHINERY | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 12/08/2022 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/29/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 148d lost |
| 01/05/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 12/30/2021 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 68d lost |
| 09/28/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 23d lost |
Inspections
View all 76 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 73.00 | 3 | |
| 07/19/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 152.50 | 1 |
| 03/12/2025 | 03/12/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 01/28/2025 | 02/03/2025 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 12/16/2024 | 02/14/2025 | 198.75 | 6 |
| 06/13/2024 | 09/09/2024 | 354.25 | 9 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 01/10/2024 | 03/27/2024 | 208.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2023 | 09/19/2023 | 157.00 | 4 |
| 06/29/2023 | 07/10/2023 | 7.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does GRAPEVINE SOUTH SURFACE MINE have?
GRAPEVINE SOUTH SURFACE MINE has 1065 MSHA violations on record, of which 345 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.4M.
What type of mine is GRAPEVINE SOUTH SURFACE MINE?
GRAPEVINE SOUTH SURFACE MINE is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Matewan, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 60 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at GRAPEVINE SOUTH SURFACE MINE?
According to MSHA records, GRAPEVINE SOUTH SURFACE MINE has 54 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates GRAPEVINE SOUTH SURFACE MINE?
GRAPEVINE SOUTH SURFACE MINE is operated by APPALACHIAN RESOURCE WEST VIRGINIA, LLC and controlled by Appalachian Resource Company LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4608930.