Key Takeaway
Nelms Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Hopedale, Harrison County, OH. It has 171 violations on record (39 S&S) and $28K in proposed penalties. Operated by Leesville Land LLC.
Nelms Plant
Operator: Leesville Land LLC
Controller: Ricky D Kirk; Jerry Wells Jr
Location: Hopedale, Harrison County, OH
Employees: 11
Recent Violations
View all 171 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/12/2026 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 11/19/2025 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/20/2025 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $642 |
| 08/20/2025 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $642 |
| 07/09/2025 | 77.208(d) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/09/2025 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/20/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/04/2024 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/04/2024 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/04/2024 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 09/09/2024 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 | |
| 09/09/2024 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 09/09/2024 | 77.1706(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/09/2024 | 48.31 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $164 |
| 09/09/2024 | 45.4(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/09/2024 | 77.404(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/28/2024 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 08/28/2024 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 8 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 253d lost |
| 11/25/2019 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/17/2018 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/23/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/09/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 59d restricted |
| 06/25/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/05/2008 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/16/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 117 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | 02/04/2026 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 12/18/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 10/14/2025 | 12/12/2025 | 46.50 | 2 |
| 08/20/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 06/20/2025 | 07/11/2025 | 35.00 | 3 |
| 05/28/2025 | 05/28/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/25/2025 | 02/25/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 10/23/2024 | 12/06/2024 | 41.50 | 2 |
| 09/09/2024 | 09/16/2024 | 22.00 | 2 |
| 06/21/2024 | 08/08/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Nelms Plant have?
Nelms Plant has 171 MSHA violations on record, of which 39 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $28K.
What type of mine is Nelms Plant?
Nelms Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Hopedale, Harrison County, OH. It currently has 11 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Nelms Plant?
According to MSHA records, Nelms Plant has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Nelms Plant?
Nelms Plant is operated by Leesville Land LLC and controlled by Ricky D Kirk; Jerry Wells Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 3304187.