Key Takeaway
Saunders Preparation Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Lorado, Logan County, WV. It has 557 violations on record (176 S&S) and $173K in proposed penalties. Operated by Greenbrier Minerals, LLC.
Saunders Preparation Plant
Operator: Greenbrier Minerals, LLC
Controller: Coronado Coal LLC
Location: Lorado, Logan County, WV
Employees: 65
Recent Violations
View all 557 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/06/2026 | 77.205(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/06/2026 | 77.1605(l) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 77.205(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/31/2026 | 77.1605(l) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/31/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/31/2026 | 77.207 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/30/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/30/2026 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/22/2026 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $883 |
| 01/22/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/22/2026 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,968 |
| 01/21/2026 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $883 |
| 01/20/2026 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 77.205(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 77.205(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 32 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 08/10/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 20d restricted |
| 06/19/2023 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/18/2021 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/16/2020 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 07/16/2020 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 237d lost |
| 07/16/2020 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 237d lost |
| 11/04/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 151d lost |
| 07/16/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/25/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 160 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 222.50 | 4 | |
| 12/03/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 07/23/2025 | 07/23/2025 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 07/08/2025 | 07/08/2025 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 07/03/2025 | 07/03/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/01/2025 | 07/01/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 04/07/2025 | 06/10/2025 | 123.25 | 4 |
| 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 02/12/2025 | 02/18/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 01/23/2025 | 01/23/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Saunders Preparation Plant have?
Saunders Preparation Plant has 557 MSHA violations on record, of which 176 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $173K.
What type of mine is Saunders Preparation Plant?
Saunders Preparation Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Lorado, Logan County, WV. It currently has 65 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Saunders Preparation Plant?
According to MSHA records, Saunders Preparation Plant has 32 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Saunders Preparation Plant?
Saunders Preparation Plant is operated by Greenbrier Minerals, LLC and controlled by Coronado Coal LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4602140.