Key Takeaway
Oceana Plant and Loadout is a temporarily idled facility mine producing Coal, located in Oceana, Wyoming County, WV. It has 66 violations on record (11 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Wyoming County Coal LLC.
Oceana Plant and Loadout
Operator: Wyoming County Coal LLC
Controller: American Resources Corporation
Location: Oceana, Wyoming County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 66 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2022 | 48.23(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/07/2021 | 77.1701(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $328 |
| 12/07/2021 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/15/2021 | 77.1701(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $302 |
| 04/15/2021 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/02/2020 | 77.1701(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $324 |
| 10/02/2020 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/02/2020 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/20/2020 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $324 |
| 04/20/2020 | 48.31 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $123 |
| 10/04/2016 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 04/04/2013 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/13/2013 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/01/2011 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/01/2011 | 77.800-2 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/31/2011 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/31/2011 | 77.205(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/07/2010 | 77.501 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/07/2010 | 77.204 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/24/2010 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 175d lost |
| 07/28/2010 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 83d lost |
| 09/22/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/15/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 27d lost |
| 11/29/2005 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/14/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 04/29/2002 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/19/2001 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 40d lost |
| 03/21/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 16d lost |
Inspections
View all 72 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | 10/22/2025 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 05/30/2025 | 05/30/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 11/04/2024 | 11/04/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/11/2024 | 04/11/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/11/2024 | 04/11/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 10/03/2023 | 10/03/2023 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 07/18/2023 | 07/18/2023 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 03/27/2023 | 03/30/2023 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 12/06/2022 | 12/07/2022 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 08/04/2022 | 09/06/2022 | 7.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Oceana Plant and Loadout have?
Oceana Plant and Loadout has 66 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Oceana Plant and Loadout?
Oceana Plant and Loadout is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Oceana, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Oceana Plant and Loadout?
According to MSHA records, Oceana Plant and Loadout has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Oceana Plant and Loadout?
Oceana Plant and Loadout is operated by Wyoming County Coal LLC and controlled by American Resources Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4605893.