Key Takeaway
Mountaineer Pocahontas No 1 Prep Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Rupert, Greenbrier County, WV. It has 91 violations on record (31 S&S) and $45K in proposed penalties. Operated by Greenbrier Smokeless Coal Mining LLC.
Mountaineer Pocahontas No 1 Prep Plant
Operator: Greenbrier Smokeless Coal Mining LLC
Controller: Haghler LLC
Location: Rupert, Greenbrier County, WV
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 91 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2025 | 77.506 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/30/2025 | 77.513 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/26/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/21/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/20/2022 | 77.1607(b) | S&S | NoNegligence | $1,717 |
| 04/25/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $321 |
| 04/25/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $7,890 |
| 04/25/2022 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $321 |
| 03/18/2020 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/18/2020 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 02/12/2020 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 09/04/2019 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 06/06/2018 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 06/05/2018 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 06/05/2018 | 77.901(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 12/14/2017 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,211 |
| 05/18/2017 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $126 |
| 03/13/2017 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 07/20/2016 | 71.201(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 12/09/2014 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 16 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2022 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/20/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 12/27/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 46d lost |
| 10/27/2015 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/29/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 05/09/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 96d lost |
| 08/22/2012 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/08/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 18d lost |
| 09/14/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 08/05/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 72 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | 29.25 | 2 | |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 06/24/2025 | 07/03/2025 | 60.00 | 3 |
| 04/25/2025 | 04/25/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 10/07/2024 | 02/26/2025 | 30.75 | 2 |
| 08/27/2024 | 08/27/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 05/02/2024 | 09/09/2024 | 50.75 | 5 |
| 11/27/2023 | 03/01/2024 | 63.50 | 5 |
| 06/06/2023 | 09/05/2023 | 76.25 | 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mountaineer Pocahontas No 1 Prep Plant have?
Mountaineer Pocahontas No 1 Prep Plant has 91 MSHA violations on record, of which 31 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $45K.
What type of mine is Mountaineer Pocahontas No 1 Prep Plant?
Mountaineer Pocahontas No 1 Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Rupert, Greenbrier County, WV. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mountaineer Pocahontas No 1 Prep Plant?
According to MSHA records, Mountaineer Pocahontas No 1 Prep Plant has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mountaineer Pocahontas No 1 Prep Plant?
Mountaineer Pocahontas No 1 Prep Plant is operated by Greenbrier Smokeless Coal Mining LLC and controlled by Haghler LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4609125.