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
Operator: Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Rhodell, Raleigh County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 44 →| 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
View all 2 →| 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
View all 32 →| 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 |
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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.