McClure River Plant
Active
Facility
Coal
Operator: Dickenson-Russell Contura, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: McClure, Dickenson County, VA
Employees: 77
755
Violations
244
S&S Violations
76
Accidents
$135K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 755 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.200 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,550 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 01/13/2026 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/12/2026 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/12/2026 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/12/2026 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/12/2026 | 77.200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/12/2026 | 77.200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/07/2026 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/07/2026 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,037 |
| 01/07/2026 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 01/07/2026 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,037 |
| 01/06/2026 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/05/2026 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/05/2026 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 01/05/2026 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/05/2026 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/05/2026 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/05/2026 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 76 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2026 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 11/15/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 08/27/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 07/03/2025 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 06/04/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/03/2024 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 46d lost |
| 05/09/2024 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 281d lost |
| 02/29/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/22/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/17/2024 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 177 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | 02/12/2026 | 181.75 | 4 |
| 12/01/2025 | 12/08/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 09/29/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/03/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 67.25 | 3 |
| 06/23/2025 | 06/27/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 06/02/2025 | 09/09/2025 | 383.75 | 11 |
| 06/02/2025 | 06/06/2025 | 38.25 | 3 |
| 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 01/28/2025 | 01/31/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 01/17/2025 | 01/31/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4405311
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees77
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.1083330, -82.3916670
Nearest TownMcClure
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does McClure River Plant have?
McClure River Plant has 755 MSHA violations on record, of which 244 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $135K.
What type of mine is McClure River Plant?
McClure River Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in McClure, Dickenson County, VA. It currently has 77 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at McClure River Plant?
According to MSHA records, McClure River Plant has 76 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates McClure River Plant?
McClure River Plant is operated by Dickenson-Russell Contura, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4405311.