Key Takeaway
Hobet Prep Plant is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Danville, Boone County, WV. It has 482 violations on record (174 S&S) and $78K in proposed penalties. Operated by ERP Environmental Fund Inc..
Hobet Prep Plant
Operator: ERP Environmental Fund Inc.
Controller: Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF)
Location: Danville, Boone County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 482 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2025 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/15/2023 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/23/2023 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 05/10/2022 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/10/2022 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/25/2021 | 77.215(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/25/2021 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/18/2021 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $237 |
| 07/26/2021 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/26/2021 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/23/2021 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $416 |
| 10/28/2020 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $254 |
| 10/28/2020 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/20/2020 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/31/2020 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $157 |
| 08/31/2020 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 06/18/2020 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $135 |
| 06/18/2020 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $135 |
| 06/18/2020 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/18/2020 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 39 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 10d lost, 14d restricted |
| 10/10/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 07/28/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 220d lost |
| 07/22/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 01/17/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 70d lost |
| 03/06/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/29/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 63d lost |
| 03/18/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 188d lost |
| 03/08/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 193d lost |
| 02/28/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
Inspections
View all 216 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 15.50 | 2 |
| 12/16/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 09/23/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 07/15/2025 | 07/16/2025 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 06/04/2025 | 06/18/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 05/21/2025 | 05/21/2025 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 03/26/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/10/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 11/04/2024 | 11/04/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 09/24/2024 | 09/24/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Hobet Prep Plant have?
Hobet Prep Plant has 482 MSHA violations on record, of which 174 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $78K.
What type of mine is Hobet Prep Plant?
Hobet Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Danville, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Hobet Prep Plant?
According to MSHA records, Hobet Prep Plant has 39 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Hobet Prep Plant?
Hobet Prep Plant is operated by ERP Environmental Fund Inc. and controlled by Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF). MSHA Mine ID: 4605398.