Key Takeaway
Homer III Processing is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Peytona, Boone County, WV. It has 324 violations on record (138 S&S) and $75K in proposed penalties. Operated by Black Castle Mining Company LLC.
Homer III Processing
Operator: Black Castle Mining Company LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Peytona, Boone County, WV
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 324 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2021 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/11/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/23/2019 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/11/2019 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/11/2019 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/09/2019 | 77.1713(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $168 |
| 09/09/2019 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $372 |
| 09/09/2019 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $250 |
| 08/20/2019 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $142 |
| 08/20/2019 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
| 08/20/2019 | 77.202 | S&S | ModNegligence | $324 |
| 08/20/2019 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/20/2019 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $324 |
| 08/19/2019 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $214 |
| 08/19/2019 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/15/2019 | 77.400(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $378 |
| 08/15/2019 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/15/2019 | 77.400(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $372 |
| 08/14/2019 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/14/2019 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $250 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 16 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 62d lost |
| 07/09/2019 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 03/20/2017 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 03/21/2015 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 5d lost, 12d restricted |
| 05/16/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 232d lost |
| 10/05/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 07/27/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 103d lost |
| 10/02/2010 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/01/2010 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/02/2009 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 136 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 10/08/2025 | 10/08/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | 07/28/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 04/10/2025 | 04/10/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/05/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 10/10/2024 | 10/10/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 07/17/2024 | 07/17/2024 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 04/03/2024 | 04/03/2024 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 01/10/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 10/10/2023 | 10/11/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Homer III Processing have?
Homer III Processing has 324 MSHA violations on record, of which 138 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $75K.
What type of mine is Homer III Processing?
Homer III Processing is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Peytona, Boone County, WV. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Homer III Processing?
According to MSHA records, Homer III Processing has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Homer III Processing?
Homer III Processing is operated by Black Castle Mining Company LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4605992.