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

Active Surface Coal

Operator: APPALACHIAN RESOURCE WEST VIRGINIA, LLC

Controller: Appalachian Resource Company LLC

Location: Matewan, Mingo County, WV

Employees: 60

1,065
Violations
345
S&S Violations
54
Accidents
$1.4M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608930
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees60
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.5658330, -82.0902780
Nearest TownMatewan

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.