Leer Prep Plant
Active
Facility
Coal
Operator: ICG Tygart Valley
Controller: Core Natural Resources Inc
Location: Thornton, Taylor County, WV
Employees: 40
131
Violations
29
S&S Violations
16
Accidents
$26K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 131 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 77.502 | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/17/2025 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/05/2025 | 48.27(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $398 |
| 05/22/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 01/14/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/14/2025 | 77.405(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $165 |
| 11/21/2024 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/21/2024 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/21/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/07/2024 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/07/2024 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/07/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/07/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/07/2024 | 48.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 11/07/2024 | 48.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $164 |
| 07/25/2024 | 77.405(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $161 |
| 04/11/2024 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/11/2024 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $260 |
| 02/08/2024 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 16 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2025 | ENTRAPMENT | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/13/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 28d lost |
| 11/26/2022 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/01/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 41d restricted |
| 07/11/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 04/06/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/20/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 31d lost |
| 12/26/2019 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/08/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 08/10/2017 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 117 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 03/04/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 10/21/2025 | 11/17/2025 | 93.75 | 2 |
| 08/05/2025 | 08/05/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 05/27/2025 | 07/22/2025 | 77.00 | 4 |
| 05/22/2025 | 06/12/2025 | 45.00 | 3 |
| 05/08/2025 | 05/09/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 03/11/2025 | 03/12/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 10/15/2024 | 01/28/2025 | 53.75 | 2 |
| 07/25/2024 | 07/25/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 1.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4609191
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees40
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates39.3330560, -79.9583330
Nearest TownThornton
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Leer Prep Plant have?
Leer Prep Plant has 131 MSHA violations on record, of which 29 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $26K.
What type of mine is Leer Prep Plant?
Leer Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Thornton, Taylor County, WV. It currently has 40 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Leer Prep Plant?
According to MSHA records, Leer Prep Plant has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Leer Prep Plant?
Leer Prep Plant is operated by ICG Tygart Valley and controlled by Core Natural Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609191.