Key Takeaway
Rolling Thunder Mine is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Swiss, WV, Nicholas County, WV. It has 132 violations on record (18 S&S) and $44K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nicholas-Contura, LLC.
Rolling Thunder Mine
Operator: Nicholas-Contura, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Swiss, WV, Nicholas County, WV
Employees: 67
Recent Violations
View all 132 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 75.902-4 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/13/2026 | 75.342(a)(4) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/13/2026 | 75.1107-13(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/13/2026 | 75.321(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 11/05/2025 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/05/2025 | 75.1107-1(a)(3)(ii) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | LowNegligence | $959 |
| 11/04/2025 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 75.1107-16(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $697 |
| 11/03/2025 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 10/15/2025 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 10/14/2025 | 62.130(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/07/2025 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/07/2025 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $209 |
| 10/07/2025 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $165 |
| 10/06/2025 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 08/22/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/13/2025 | 77.1607(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $697 |
| 08/13/2025 | 75.362(g)(2)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2025 | INUNDATION | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 09/02/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 54d lost |
| 08/21/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/24/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 134d lost |
| 05/24/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 117d lost |
| 06/07/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 25 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | 202.50 | 4 | |
| 11/13/2025 | 328.50 | 8 | |
| 10/01/2025 | 12/19/2025 | 244.75 | 7 |
| 08/22/2025 | 09/11/2025 | 27.00 | 2 |
| 07/01/2025 | 09/17/2025 | 284.75 | 8 |
| 06/23/2025 | 06/23/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 06/17/2025 | 269.50 | 6 |
| 01/03/2025 | 03/27/2025 | 240.50 | 5 |
| 10/02/2024 | 12/18/2024 | 342.00 | 5 |
| 07/01/2024 | 09/17/2024 | 238.75 | 11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Rolling Thunder Mine have?
Rolling Thunder Mine has 132 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $44K.
What type of mine is Rolling Thunder Mine?
Rolling Thunder Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Swiss, WV, Nicholas County, WV. It currently has 67 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Rolling Thunder Mine?
According to MSHA records, Rolling Thunder Mine has 6 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Rolling Thunder Mine?
Rolling Thunder Mine is operated by Nicholas-Contura, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609111.