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
Operator: TWIN STATE MINING, INC.
Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Location: Eckman, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 67
Recent Violations
View all 457 →| 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
View all 6 →| 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
View all 43 →| 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 |
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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.