Key Takeaway
Ranger Fuel Preparation Plant is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Pineville, Wyoming County, WV. It has 986 violations on record (225 S&S) and $462K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluestone Oil Corp..
Ranger Fuel Preparation Plant
Operator: Bluestone Oil Corp.
Controller: James C Justice III
Location: Pineville, Wyoming County, WV
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 986 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/25/2025 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/25/2025 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/25/2025 | 48.26(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $775 |
| 08/06/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/06/2025 | 77.1710(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,723 |
| 08/06/2025 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,716 |
| 08/06/2025 | 48.31(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,716 |
| 08/06/2025 | 77.210(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,866 |
| 06/18/2025 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 06/09/2023 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/09/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/24/2023 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/18/2023 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $418 |
| 12/29/2022 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/29/2022 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $7,246 |
| 12/29/2022 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,648 |
| 12/29/2022 | 77.202 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,648 |
| 12/29/2022 | 77.202 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 111 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/09/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 137d lost |
| 12/07/2018 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 138d lost |
| 11/02/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 161d lost |
| 09/21/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 190d lost |
| 09/19/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 58d lost |
| 08/02/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 225d lost |
| 05/12/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 05/08/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 141d lost |
| 04/10/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 61d lost |
Inspections
View all 180 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | 01/26/2026 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 11/04/2025 | 11/12/2025 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 09/25/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 09/25/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 18.75 | 2 |
| 08/06/2025 | 08/12/2025 | 11.00 | 2 |
| 06/24/2025 | 06/24/2025 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 06/18/2025 | 06/18/2025 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 05/09/2025 | 05/09/2025 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/12/2025 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 12/10/2024 | 12/11/2024 | 5.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Ranger Fuel Preparation Plant have?
Ranger Fuel Preparation Plant has 986 MSHA violations on record, of which 225 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $462K.
What type of mine is Ranger Fuel Preparation Plant?
Ranger Fuel Preparation Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Pineville, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Ranger Fuel Preparation Plant?
According to MSHA records, Ranger Fuel Preparation Plant has 111 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Ranger Fuel Preparation Plant?
Ranger Fuel Preparation Plant is operated by Bluestone Oil Corp. and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4605868.