Key Takeaway

SHM 12-66 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Pax, Raleigh County, WV. It has 13 violations on record (3 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by Republic Energy LLC.

SHM 12-66

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Republic Energy LLC

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Pax, Raleigh County, WV

Employees: 5

13
Violations
3
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$15K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/23/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/24/2025 77.605 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/24/2022 77.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $987
06/01/2020 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
05/26/2020 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
07/10/2018 Non-S&S $0
01/04/2017 77.210(b) S&S HighNegligence $11,146
03/22/2016 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/17/2015 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/09/2013 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $2,106
12/20/2011 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/25/2011 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
05/25/2011 77.207 S&S LowNegligence $150

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/04/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 111d lost
01/07/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/13/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/31/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/15/2025 02/11/2026 21.25 1
04/15/2025 04/23/2025 25.50 1
11/18/2024 03/25/2025 27.00 1
09/27/2024 09/27/2024 11.00 1
07/18/2024 08/07/2024 26.75 1
11/13/2023 11/14/2023 23.50 1
09/19/2023 09/19/2023 3.50 1
09/18/2023 09/18/2023 1.75 1
09/12/2023 09/13/2023 16.50 1
11/28/2022 01/25/2023 28.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609409
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates37.8144440, -82.1338890
Nearest TownPax

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does SHM 12-66 have?

SHM 12-66 has 13 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.

What type of mine is SHM 12-66?

SHM 12-66 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Pax, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at SHM 12-66?

According to MSHA records, SHM 12-66 has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates SHM 12-66?

SHM 12-66 is operated by Republic Energy LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609409.