Key Takeaway

MINE NO. 44 is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 457 violations on record (92 S&S) and $286K in proposed penalties. Operated by TWIN STATE MINING, INC..

MINE NO. 44

Active Underground Coal

Operator: TWIN STATE MINING, INC.

Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc

Location: Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV

Employees: 67

457
Violations
92
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$286K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/03/2026 70.206(e)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/26/2026 70.100(a)(2) S&S LowNegligence $0
02/17/2026 75.514 S&S LowNegligence $0
02/13/2026 75.403 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/06/2026 75.1505(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
02/05/2026 75.1505(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
02/03/2026 75.606 S&S LowNegligence $0
02/02/2026 75.1103-4(a)(1)(iv) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/02/2026 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/02/2026 75.1103-8(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/02/2026 75.1731(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/02/2026 75.360(f) Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
02/02/2026 75.1101-7(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
02/02/2026 75.1101-8(e) Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
02/02/2026 75.1722(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/02/2026 75.1107-16(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
02/02/2026 75.1107-16(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/28/2026 75.508-2 Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
01/28/2026 75.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/28/2026 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/14/2026 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
06/03/2024 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 47d lost
02/04/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/19/2024 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 83d lost
01/05/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
06/07/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/03/2026 03/04/2026 0.00 0
02/26/2026 1.25 1
02/26/2026 02/26/2026 11.00 1
01/05/2026 02/23/2026 259.25 3
12/29/2025 12/29/2025 9.00 1
10/28/2025 10/28/2025 10.50 1
10/08/2025 10/09/2025 8.50 1
10/01/2025 12/13/2025 280.50 7
09/30/2025 09/30/2025 8.50 1
09/24/2025 09/24/2025 10.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609523
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees67
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.3866670, -81.4491670
Nearest TownEckman

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does MINE NO. 44 have?

MINE NO. 44 has 457 MSHA violations on record, of which 92 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $286K.

What type of mine is MINE NO. 44?

MINE NO. 44 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 67 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at MINE NO. 44?

According to MSHA records, MINE NO. 44 has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates MINE NO. 44?

MINE NO. 44 is operated by TWIN STATE MINING, INC. and controlled by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609523.