Key Takeaway
Hobet Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Danville, Boone County, WV. It has 561 violations on record (296 S&S) and $467K in proposed penalties. Operated by ERP Environmental Fund Inc..
Hobet Mine
Operator: ERP Environmental Fund Inc.
Controller: Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF)
Location: Danville, Boone County, WV
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 561 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2020 | 77.1001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/11/2020 | 45.4 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/28/2019 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 01/28/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/23/2019 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 01/23/2019 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $250 |
| 01/09/2018 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/09/2018 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $363 |
| 01/31/2017 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 01/12/2017 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,286 |
| 07/13/2016 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 01/19/2016 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/05/2016 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/10/2015 | 77.1605(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,203 |
| 08/10/2015 | 77.1605(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,203 |
| 08/05/2015 | 77.1605(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,405 |
| 08/05/2015 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,530 |
| 07/27/2015 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $5,080 |
| 07/27/2015 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 07/15/2015 | 71.600 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 240 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 09/25/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 34d lost |
| 09/12/2018 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 24d lost |
| 06/19/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 95d lost |
| 06/05/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 05/24/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 75d lost |
| 07/12/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 03/28/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 145d lost |
| 07/30/2015 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 228d lost |
| 07/28/2015 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 132 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | 10/14/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/29/2025 | 04/30/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 12/17/2024 | 12/17/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 12/10/2024 | 02/04/2025 | 66.25 | 3 |
| 08/27/2024 | 08/29/2024 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 02/16/2024 | 02/22/2024 | 13.75 | 2 |
| 06/29/2023 | 09/20/2023 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 01/23/2023 | 01/31/2023 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 05/03/2022 | 09/13/2022 | 21.75 | 1 |
| 11/04/2021 | 12/01/2021 | 20.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Hobet Mine have?
Hobet Mine has 561 MSHA violations on record, of which 296 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $467K.
What type of mine is Hobet Mine?
Hobet Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Danville, Boone County, WV. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Hobet Mine?
According to MSHA records, Hobet Mine has 240 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Hobet Mine?
Hobet Mine is operated by ERP Environmental Fund Inc. and controlled by Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF). MSHA Mine ID: 4604670.