Horse Creek Eagle
Abandoned
Underground
Coal
Operator: Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Naoma, Raleigh County, WV
4,440
Violations
808
S&S Violations
199
Accidents
$6.6M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 4,440 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2025 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $165 |
| 05/12/2025 | 75.1101-10 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/12/2025 | 75.1103-5(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 05/05/2025 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/22/2025 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,968 |
| 04/22/2025 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $177 |
| 04/16/2025 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $398 |
| 04/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 04/15/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 04/08/2025 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/08/2025 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
| 04/02/2025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $982 | |
| 03/10/2025 | 70.100(a)(2) | S&S | LowNegligence | $5,144 |
| 03/10/2025 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 03/10/2025 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,736 |
| 03/10/2025 | 72.630(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $209 |
| 03/10/2025 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,679 |
| 02/11/2025 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,037 |
| 02/11/2025 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,679 |
| 01/29/2025 | 72.630(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 199 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2025 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 02/13/2025 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/07/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 12/06/2024 | MACHINERY | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 12/06/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/29/2023 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 46d restricted |
| 11/08/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/02/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 07/24/2023 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 05/22/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 172 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2025 | 05/16/2025 | 215.25 | 2 |
| 01/02/2025 | 03/24/2025 | 183.50 | 5 |
| 12/02/2024 | 12/02/2024 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 10/01/2024 | 12/17/2024 | 147.00 | 3 |
| 08/27/2024 | 08/28/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 07/01/2024 | 09/24/2024 | 293.75 | 4 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 06/13/2024 | 267.25 | 4 |
| 01/09/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 01/03/2024 | 03/27/2024 | 287.50 | 3 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4609091
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8833330, -81.4375000
Nearest TownNaoma
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Horse Creek Eagle have?
Horse Creek Eagle has 4440 MSHA violations on record, of which 808 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6.6M.
What type of mine is Horse Creek Eagle?
Horse Creek Eagle is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Naoma, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Horse Creek Eagle?
According to MSHA records, Horse Creek Eagle has 199 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates Horse Creek Eagle?
Horse Creek Eagle is operated by Marfork Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609091.