Key Takeaway
Pocahontas Highwall Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Josephine, Raleigh County, WV. It has 193 violations on record (63 S&S) and $152K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC.
Pocahontas Highwall Mine
Operator: Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Josephine, Raleigh County, WV
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 193 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2024 | 77.1604(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/25/2024 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $357 |
| 09/20/2023 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
| 09/20/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 09/20/2023 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 09/20/2023 | 77.1000 | S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 09/20/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 09/20/2023 | 72.620 | S&S | LowNegligence | $2,772 |
| 03/22/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/20/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/18/2022 | 77.1103(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/18/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/06/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/06/2022 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/29/2022 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $481 |
| 02/23/2022 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 02/10/2022 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/03/2022 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/03/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/01/2022 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $144 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 22 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2022 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/23/2022 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/09/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 116d lost |
| 10/02/2019 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/11/2018 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/07/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 09/07/2012 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 02/28/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 01/15/2012 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 83d lost |
| 05/04/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
Inspections
View all 79 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | 10/28/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 05/23/2025 | 05/23/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 10/15/2024 | 10/15/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 06/18/2024 | 06/26/2024 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 05/21/2024 | 05/31/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 03/01/2024 | 03/27/2024 | 73.00 | 2 |
| 05/16/2023 | 09/22/2023 | 69.50 | 3 |
| 02/22/2023 | 03/30/2023 | 94.75 | 2 |
| 08/01/2022 | 08/04/2022 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 06/09/2022 | 08/08/2022 | 86.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Pocahontas Highwall Mine have?
Pocahontas Highwall Mine has 193 MSHA violations on record, of which 63 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $152K.
What type of mine is Pocahontas Highwall Mine?
Pocahontas Highwall Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Josephine, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Pocahontas Highwall Mine?
According to MSHA records, Pocahontas Highwall Mine has 22 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Pocahontas Highwall Mine?
Pocahontas Highwall Mine is operated by Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4609096.