Mountaineer II Mine
Active
Underground
Coal
Operator: Mingo Logan Coal LLC
Controller: Core Natural Resources Inc
Location: Sharples, Logan County, WV
Employees: 380
6,957
Violations
1,494
S&S Violations
356
Accidents
$6.5M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 6,957 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 70.208(b)(3) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.523-1(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.362(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.211(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.333(e)(1)(ii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 72.630(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.512 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 356 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/02/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/30/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 09/05/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/25/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/23/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/02/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 04/01/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 107d lost |
| 03/17/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 117d lost |
| 12/03/2024 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 140d lost |
Inspections
View all 1,778 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 02/25/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 02/24/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/17/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/11/2026 | 02/11/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/05/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 02/02/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/21/2026 | 01/21/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/20/2026 | 01/20/2026 | 10.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4609029
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees380
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates37.9119440, -81.7986110
Nearest TownSharples
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mountaineer II Mine have?
Mountaineer II Mine has 6957 MSHA violations on record, of which 1494 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6.5M.
What type of mine is Mountaineer II Mine?
Mountaineer II Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Sharples, Logan County, WV. It currently has 380 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mountaineer II Mine?
According to MSHA records, Mountaineer II Mine has 356 reported accident/injury records and 4 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mountaineer II Mine?
Mountaineer II Mine is operated by Mingo Logan Coal LLC and controlled by Core Natural Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609029.