Key Takeaway

Pocahontas HWM 52 is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Rhodell, Raleigh County, WV. It has 44 violations on record (13 S&S) and $258K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC.

Pocahontas HWM 52

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC

Controller: Metinvest B V

Location: Rhodell, Raleigh County, WV

44
Violations
13
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$258K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/22/2022 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $144
08/22/2022 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $11,772
08/22/2022 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $144
08/22/2022 77.1606(a) S&S LowNegligence $2,376
08/22/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $215
08/22/2022 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $144
08/22/2022 77.1104 S&S LowNegligence $716
08/22/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $215
06/22/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
03/17/2021 77.400(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
03/17/2021 77.400(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
03/17/2021 77.202 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
03/17/2021 77.410(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $125
05/17/2019 77.400(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $270
08/27/2018 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/27/2018 77.202 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/26/2018 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $336
08/21/2018 77.1104 Non-S&S $0
08/16/2018 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $225
08/16/2018 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/21/2018 ELECTRICAL FATALITY Fatal
08/22/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/05/2026 02/05/2026 2.75 1
05/28/2025 05/30/2025 9.75 1
12/05/2024 01/30/2025 29.50 1
06/18/2024 06/18/2024 3.00 1
05/21/2024 05/31/2024 2.00 1
03/01/2024 03/27/2024 39.00 2
05/16/2023 09/20/2023 10.00 1
02/22/2023 03/23/2023 20.75 1
06/02/2022 09/12/2022 72.75 3
01/07/2022 02/07/2022 22.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609531
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.6030560, -81.2375000
Nearest TownRhodell

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Pocahontas HWM 52 have?

Pocahontas HWM 52 has 44 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $258K.

What type of mine is Pocahontas HWM 52?

Pocahontas HWM 52 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Rhodell, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Pocahontas HWM 52?

According to MSHA records, Pocahontas HWM 52 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Pocahontas HWM 52?

Pocahontas HWM 52 is operated by Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4609531.