Leer South Mine
Active
Underground
Coal
Operator: Wolf Run Mining LLC
Controller: Core Natural Resources Inc
Location: Philippi, Barbour County, WV
Employees: 300
7,647
Violations
2,056
S&S Violations
586
Accidents
$8.5M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 7,647 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.1403 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.320(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.333(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.350(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.360(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.350(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.380(d)(7)(vi) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.323(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.604(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.333(c)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 586 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 02/06/2026 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/18/2026 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/16/2026 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 08/18/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/04/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 94d lost |
| 04/30/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/25/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/27/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 10/29/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 2,366 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 02/26/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 02/25/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 02/23/2026 | 02/23/2026 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 02/18/2026 | 02/18/2026 | 20.00 | 2 |
| 02/11/2026 | 02/11/2026 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 02/10/2026 | 02/10/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/06/2026 | 64.50 | 3 | |
| 02/05/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/03/2026 | 02/03/2026 | 12.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4604168
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees300
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.2000000, -80.0497220
Nearest TownPhilippi
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Leer South Mine have?
Leer South Mine has 7647 MSHA violations on record, of which 2056 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8.5M.
What type of mine is Leer South Mine?
Leer South Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Philippi, Barbour County, WV. It currently has 300 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Leer South Mine?
According to MSHA records, Leer South Mine has 586 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates Leer South Mine?
Leer South Mine is operated by Wolf Run Mining LLC and controlled by Core Natural Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4604168.