Key Takeaway

Kepler No. 1 Prep Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Pineville, Wyoming County, WV. It has 549 violations on record (133 S&S) and $129K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kepler Processing Company LLC.

Kepler No. 1 Prep Plant

Active Facility Coal

Operator: Kepler Processing Company LLC

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Pineville, Wyoming County, WV

Employees: 48

549
Violations
133
S&S Violations
64
Accidents
$129K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/03/2026 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/03/2026 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/03/2026 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/03/2026 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
05/22/2025 77.1607(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/22/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/22/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/21/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/21/2025 77.400(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/18/2025 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $313
05/18/2025 77.200 S&S ModNegligence $1,037
05/16/2025 77.502 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/16/2025 77.202 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/15/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/13/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/13/2025 77.200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/08/2025 77.200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/02/2025 77.202 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/02/2025 77.400(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/02/2025 77.200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/05/2024 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost
07/21/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost
03/17/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost
09/08/2020 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 74d lost
08/13/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/26/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/14/2017 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 82d restricted
01/24/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/30/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
07/13/2015 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/06/2026 02/06/2026 9.00 1
02/02/2026 59.25 2
12/03/2025 12/03/2025 15.00 2
12/03/2025 12/03/2025 5.50 1
09/10/2025 09/10/2025 14.00 2
08/27/2025 08/27/2025 15.50 2
08/11/2025 08/11/2025 3.50 1
06/10/2025 06/10/2025 3.00 1
04/25/2025 04/25/2025 14.00 2
04/21/2025 06/04/2025 156.50 4

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4604637
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees48
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.5763890, -81.5688890
Nearest TownPineville

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Kepler No. 1 Prep Plant have?

Kepler No. 1 Prep Plant has 549 MSHA violations on record, of which 133 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $129K.

What type of mine is Kepler No. 1 Prep Plant?

Kepler No. 1 Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Pineville, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 48 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Kepler No. 1 Prep Plant?

According to MSHA records, Kepler No. 1 Prep Plant has 64 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Kepler No. 1 Prep Plant?

Kepler No. 1 Prep Plant is operated by Kepler Processing Company LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4604637.