Key Takeaway
HWM 58 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Richwood, Nicholas County, WV. It has 83 violations on record (27 S&S) and $36K in proposed penalties. Operated by South Fork Coal Co., LLC.
HWM 58
Operator: South Fork Coal Co., LLC
Controller: White Forest Resources, Inc
Location: Richwood, Nicholas County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 83 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/05/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/05/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 06/03/2025 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 06/03/2025 | 77.204 | S&S | ModNegligence | $755 |
| 06/03/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/23/2024 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $280 |
| 09/23/2024 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 05/20/2024 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/26/2023 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/27/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 09/28/2022 | 77.1703 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/27/2022 | 77.400(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $234 |
| 09/27/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/29/2022 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $234 |
| 03/23/2022 | 77.400(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $234 |
| 03/23/2022 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/30/2021 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 09/29/2021 | 77.202 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/29/2021 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $139 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 20 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2023 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 12/06/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/01/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/10/2018 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 219d lost |
| 08/08/2018 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 07/31/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/20/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 30d lost, 42d restricted |
| 03/14/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 31d lost |
| 05/21/2013 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 01/03/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 18d lost |
Inspections
View all 91 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | 10/08/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 06/24/2025 | 06/24/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/23/2025 | 06/23/2025 | 75.50 | 2 |
| 10/02/2024 | 01/16/2025 | 46.50 | 1 |
| 09/23/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 24.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/15/2024 | 07/22/2024 | 46.00 | 2 |
| 10/25/2023 | 12/13/2023 | 34.50 | 1 |
| 05/15/2023 | 07/27/2023 | 38.00 | 3 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does HWM 58 have?
HWM 58 has 83 MSHA violations on record, of which 27 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $36K.
What type of mine is HWM 58?
HWM 58 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Richwood, Nicholas County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at HWM 58?
According to MSHA records, HWM 58 has 20 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates HWM 58?
HWM 58 is operated by South Fork Coal Co., LLC and controlled by White Forest Resources, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 0103381.