Key Takeaway

SHM-44 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It has 122 violations on record (44 S&S) and $84K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rockwell Mining, LLC.

SHM-44

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Rockwell Mining, LLC

Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.

Location: Wharton, Boone County, WV

Employees: 2

122
Violations
44
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$84K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/26/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/13/2021 77.1103(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
07/13/2021 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
07/13/2021 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
07/13/2021 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
07/13/2021 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
07/13/2021 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
07/13/2021 77.410(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
10/06/2020 45.4(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/06/2020 45.4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/06/2020 77.1706(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/06/2020 47.51 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/06/2020 77.106 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/06/2020 48.23(c)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/30/2019 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/30/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/30/2019 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
03/25/2019 77.1004(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
03/13/2019 71.209(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/12/2019 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/21/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/02/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/25/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/13/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/29/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/31/2025 02/04/2026 31.00 2
07/08/2025 09/25/2025 36.00 2
11/07/2024 03/17/2025 30.50 3
09/10/2024 09/10/2024 2.75 1
03/27/2024 03/27/2024 5.50 1
03/11/2024 03/11/2024 1.00 1
10/06/2023 10/23/2023 1.25 1
09/11/2023 09/27/2023 33.00 1
03/16/2023 03/27/2023 25.00 1
02/15/2023 02/15/2023 0.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518978
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.8905560, -81.6386110
Nearest TownWharton

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does SHM-44 have?

SHM-44 has 122 MSHA violations on record, of which 44 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $84K.

What type of mine is SHM-44?

SHM-44 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at SHM-44?

According to MSHA records, SHM-44 has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates SHM-44?

SHM-44 is operated by Rockwell Mining, LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 1518978.