Key Takeaway

MOUNTAINEER POCAHONTAS NO 1 MINE is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Rupert, Greenbrier County, WV. It has 1,958 violations on record (389 S&S) and $2.1M in proposed penalties. Operated by Greenbrier Smokeless Coal Mining LLC.

MOUNTAINEER POCAHONTAS NO 1 MINE

Active Underground Coal

Operator: Greenbrier Smokeless Coal Mining LLC

Controller: Haghler LLC

Location: Rupert, Greenbrier County, WV

Employees: 63

1,958
Violations
389
S&S Violations
148
Accidents
$2.1M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/26/2026 77.207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/23/2026 75.403 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/10/2026 75.512 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/09/2026 72.630(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/09/2026 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/09/2026 75.517 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/04/2026 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/02/2026 75.517 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/08/2026 75.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/08/2026 75.202(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
11/05/2025 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $592
11/04/2025 75.1504(c)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $267
11/04/2025 75.360(f) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/03/2025 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/31/2025 75.1713-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/22/2025 75.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/22/2025 75.1101-1(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/21/2025 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/21/2025 75.1732(b)(1) S&S ModNegligence $1,219
10/19/2025 75.807 Non-S&S ModNegligence $245

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/20/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
07/20/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
01/13/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/07/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/19/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/12/2020 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/13/2020 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/14/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 341d lost
11/03/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/24/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/28/2026 03/02/2026 15.00 2
01/06/2026 234.25 6
12/18/2025 12/18/2025 20.50 2
10/01/2025 12/11/2025 365.75 6
08/02/2025 08/04/2025 12.50 1
07/01/2025 09/19/2025 238.00 6
04/01/2025 06/25/2025 199.50 6
01/07/2025 03/24/2025 114.50 6
10/02/2024 12/17/2024 113.50 5
07/01/2024 09/24/2024 141.75 9

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609172
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees63
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates38.0358330, -80.6466670
Nearest TownRupert

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does MOUNTAINEER POCAHONTAS NO 1 MINE have?

MOUNTAINEER POCAHONTAS NO 1 MINE has 1958 MSHA violations on record, of which 389 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.1M.

What type of mine is MOUNTAINEER POCAHONTAS NO 1 MINE?

MOUNTAINEER POCAHONTAS NO 1 MINE is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Rupert, Greenbrier County, WV. It currently has 63 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at MOUNTAINEER POCAHONTAS NO 1 MINE?

According to MSHA records, MOUNTAINEER POCAHONTAS NO 1 MINE has 148 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates MOUNTAINEER POCAHONTAS NO 1 MINE?

MOUNTAINEER POCAHONTAS NO 1 MINE is operated by Greenbrier Smokeless Coal Mining LLC and controlled by Haghler LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4609172.