Key Takeaway
Kuhn Ridge is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Rupert, Greenbrier County, WV. It has 188 violations on record (64 S&S) and $152K in proposed penalties. Operated by Greenbrier Smokeless Coal Mining LLC.
Kuhn Ridge
Operator: Greenbrier Smokeless Coal Mining LLC
Controller: Haghler LLC
Location: Rupert, Greenbrier County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 188 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2020 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $136 |
| 07/30/2020 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $136 |
| 03/26/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/28/2019 | 77.1109(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/28/2019 | 77.1109(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/06/2019 | 77.400(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $3,241 |
| 04/24/2019 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $132 |
| 02/27/2019 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $654 |
| 02/27/2019 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/13/2018 | 72.620 | S&S | LowNegligence | $4,717 |
| 12/14/2017 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/27/2017 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/10/2017 | 71.101(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 07/25/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 07/14/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $129 |
| 07/14/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 07/11/2017 | 71.206(d)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 07/11/2017 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 07/05/2017 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/28/2017 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 20 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2019 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/16/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/21/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 04/18/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 55d lost |
| 03/06/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 105d lost |
| 03/04/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/04/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 21d lost |
| 01/14/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 04/09/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 01/04/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 75 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | 11/19/2025 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 06/11/2025 | 06/11/2025 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 12/09/2024 | 12/09/2024 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 07/02/2024 | 07/02/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/22/2024 | 02/22/2024 | 2.50 | 2 |
| 12/28/2023 | 12/28/2023 | 2.50 | 2 |
| 06/06/2023 | 06/12/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/27/2023 | 02/27/2023 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 04/28/2022 | 05/05/2022 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 11/15/2021 | 12/23/2021 | 37.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Kuhn Ridge have?
Kuhn Ridge has 188 MSHA violations on record, of which 64 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $152K.
What type of mine is Kuhn Ridge?
Kuhn Ridge is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Rupert, Greenbrier County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Kuhn Ridge?
According to MSHA records, Kuhn Ridge has 20 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Kuhn Ridge?
Kuhn Ridge is operated by Greenbrier Smokeless Coal Mining LLC and controlled by Haghler LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4609246.