Key Takeaway

Matewan Tunnel is a nonproducing underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It has 58 violations on record (5 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rockwell Mining LLC.

Matewan Tunnel

NonProducing Underground Coal

Operator: Rockwell Mining LLC

Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.

Location: Wharton, Boone County, WV

Employees: 1

58
Violations
5
S&S Violations
17
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/05/2023 75.1711 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/21/2022 75.1711 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/29/2021 75.523-3(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/29/2021 75.1107-9(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/07/2020 75.1712-3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
09/17/2020 48.11(b) S&S ModNegligence $217
09/14/2020 75.312(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/18/2020 75.202(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
09/19/2019 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $142
01/22/2019 75.1108(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $474
10/02/2018 75.312(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
12/04/2017 41.12 Non-S&S HighNegligence $118
05/01/2017 75.311(f) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/01/2017 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/01/2017 77.208(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
10/24/2016 75.1103-8(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
12/01/2015 75.364(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/07/2015 75.1713-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/23/2015 75.1731(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/10/2015 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $263

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/03/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost
05/26/2009 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
05/20/2009 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 4d lost
11/13/2007 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
11/05/2007 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
10/15/2007 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
07/18/2007 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
06/28/2006 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
12/29/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
09/18/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/19/2026 02/19/2026 13.00 2
10/16/2025 10/16/2025 1.50 1
08/14/2025 08/14/2025 2.00 1
04/16/2025 04/16/2025 1.50 1
03/04/2025 03/04/2025 1.50 1
12/17/2024 12/17/2024 3.00 1
08/21/2024 08/21/2024 2.00 1
06/13/2024 06/13/2024 3.00 1
03/27/2024 03/27/2024 3.00 1
11/20/2023 11/20/2023 3.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608610
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8402780, -81.6313890
Nearest TownWharton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Matewan Tunnel have?

Matewan Tunnel has 58 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Matewan Tunnel?

Matewan Tunnel is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Matewan Tunnel?

According to MSHA records, Matewan Tunnel has 17 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Matewan Tunnel?

Matewan Tunnel is operated by Rockwell Mining LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 4608610.