Key Takeaway
Rum Creek Preparation Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Hutchinson, Logan County, WV. It has 1,090 violations on record (375 S&S) and $1.0M in proposed penalties. Operated by Bandmill Coal, LLC.
Rum Creek Preparation Plant
Operator: Bandmill Coal, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Hutchinson, Logan County, WV
Employees: 64
Recent Violations
View all 1,090 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 77.1607(p) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2025 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/27/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/26/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/26/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $549 |
| 06/26/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/26/2025 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 06/24/2025 | 77.1101(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/24/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 06/24/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 06/18/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/17/2025 | 77.400(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $336 |
| 06/17/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/17/2025 | 77.1101(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/20/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 116 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/12/2025 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 11/24/2023 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/19/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 37d lost |
| 02/12/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 152d lost, 47d restricted |
| 11/16/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/14/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/22/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 73d lost |
| 01/21/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 44d lost |
| 06/25/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 117d lost |
Inspections
View all 306 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | 01/07/2026 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 10/07/2025 | 12/08/2025 | 99.00 | 2 |
| 09/18/2025 | 09/19/2025 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 08/27/2025 | 08/27/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/21/2025 | 08/21/2025 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 07/08/2025 | 07/09/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 06/12/2025 | 07/01/2025 | 113.00 | 3 |
| 06/02/2025 | 06/02/2025 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 04/22/2025 | 04/23/2025 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 03/20/2025 | 04/14/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Rum Creek Preparation Plant have?
Rum Creek Preparation Plant has 1090 MSHA violations on record, of which 375 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.0M.
What type of mine is Rum Creek Preparation Plant?
Rum Creek Preparation Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Hutchinson, Logan County, WV. It currently has 64 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Rum Creek Preparation Plant?
According to MSHA records, Rum Creek Preparation Plant has 116 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Rum Creek Preparation Plant?
Rum Creek Preparation Plant is operated by Bandmill Coal, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4605086.