Key Takeaway
Mine No. 43 is a nonproducing underground mine producing Coal, located in Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 1,284 violations on record (220 S&S) and $1.1M in proposed penalties. Operated by Twin State Mining, Inc..
Mine No. 43
Operator: Twin State Mining, Inc.
Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Location: Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 120
Recent Violations
View all 1,284 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $220 | |
| 02/03/2023 | 75.1505(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $657 |
| 02/01/2023 | 75.362(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $182 |
| 02/01/2023 | 72.630(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,585 |
| 02/01/2023 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $980 |
| 02/01/2023 | 75.362(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $980 |
| 01/24/2023 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $232 |
| 01/24/2023 | 75.523-3(c)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/13/2023 | 75.333(e)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/13/2023 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $657 |
| 01/13/2023 | 75.1101-8(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 01/13/2023 | 75.1101-10 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 01/13/2023 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $712 |
| 01/13/2023 | 75.352(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $346 |
| 01/13/2023 | 75.807 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $657 |
| 01/13/2023 | 75.333(e)(1)(ii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 12/21/2022 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,528 |
| 12/21/2022 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 12/21/2022 | 50.10(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,463 |
| 11/30/2022 | 75.1101-8(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 35 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2022 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/13/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 67d lost |
| 09/24/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 73d lost |
| 04/18/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 04/01/2022 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 256d lost |
| 01/27/2022 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/13/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/23/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 68d lost |
| 03/10/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 01/20/2021 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
Inspections
View all 110 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2025 | 10/09/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 07/01/2025 | 07/01/2025 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 04/18/2025 | 04/18/2025 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 01/30/2025 | 01/30/2025 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 11/01/2024 | 11/01/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 07/05/2024 | 07/06/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 04/19/2024 | 04/19/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 02/01/2024 | 02/01/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 10/13/2023 | 10/13/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 07/18/2023 | 07/18/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mine No. 43 have?
Mine No. 43 has 1284 MSHA violations on record, of which 220 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.1M.
What type of mine is Mine No. 43?
Mine No. 43 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 120 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine No. 43?
According to MSHA records, Mine No. 43 has 35 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mine No. 43?
Mine No. 43 is operated by Twin State Mining, Inc. and controlled by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609496.