Key Takeaway
Power Mountain Processing is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Drennen, Nicholas County, WV. It has 629 violations on record (223 S&S) and $287K in proposed penalties. Operated by Power Mountain Contura LLC.
Power Mountain Processing
Operator: Power Mountain Contura LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Drennen, Nicholas County, WV
Employees: 24
Recent Violations
View all 629 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/23/2025 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/21/2025 | 77.1401 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/30/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/30/2025 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/30/2025 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/30/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/30/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/30/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/28/2023 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/21/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/06/2022 | 71.100(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $155 |
| 05/11/2022 | 77.204 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/21/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 12/21/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 01/28/2020 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/10/2018 | 77.400(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $691 |
| 05/11/2017 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 05/10/2017 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/21/2017 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 48 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 59d lost |
| 05/15/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 120d lost |
| 05/10/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 87d lost |
| 08/25/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/29/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/09/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/24/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 29d lost |
| 02/14/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/02/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/22/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
Inspections
View all 188 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 193.25 | 3 |
| 09/08/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 08/27/2025 | 08/27/2025 | 9.00 | 2 |
| 08/06/2025 | 08/06/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/30/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 191.25 | 7 |
| 03/25/2025 | 03/25/2025 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 02/05/2025 | 03/06/2025 | 100.50 | 2 |
| 01/23/2025 | 01/23/2025 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 11/05/2024 | 11/05/2024 | 16.50 | 2 |
| 09/30/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Power Mountain Processing have?
Power Mountain Processing has 629 MSHA violations on record, of which 223 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $287K.
What type of mine is Power Mountain Processing?
Power Mountain Processing is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Drennen, Nicholas County, WV. It currently has 24 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Power Mountain Processing?
According to MSHA records, Power Mountain Processing has 48 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Power Mountain Processing?
Power Mountain Processing is operated by Power Mountain Contura LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4606880.