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
Operator: Kepler Processing Company LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Pineville, Wyoming County, WV
Employees: 48
Recent Violations
View all 549 →| 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
View all 64 →| 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
View all 185 →| 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 |
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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.