Key Takeaway

SHM #53 Miner is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Mill Creek, Raleigh County, WV. It has 104 violations on record (45 S&S) and $57K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pocahontas Coal Company.

SHM #53 Miner

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Pocahontas Coal Company

Controller: Metinvest B V

Location: Mill Creek, Raleigh County, WV

Employees: 3

104
Violations
45
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$57K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/06/2025 77.1607(g) S&S LowNegligence $697
04/02/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/02/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/02/2025 77.502 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/02/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/15/2022 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/18/2022 62.130(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
10/18/2022 62.130(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
09/15/2022 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $273
06/16/2021 77.1110 S&S ModNegligence $257
06/16/2021 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $257
06/16/2021 77.1605(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
06/16/2021 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $257
06/20/2019 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
02/28/2019 77.502 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
02/04/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/04/2019 77.1000 S&S HighNegligence $2,421
02/04/2019 77.1501(a) S&S HighNegligence $2,421
08/06/2018 77.400(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
03/06/2018 Non-S&S $0

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/28/2018 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/13/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 197d lost
11/12/2015 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 29d lost, 35d restricted
08/28/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/27/2015 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/30/2026 01/30/2026 2.75 1
04/25/2025 04/25/2025 3.00 1
04/01/2025 04/15/2025 27.50 1
10/15/2024 01/14/2025 28.50 2
10/03/2024 10/03/2024 3.50 1
06/18/2024 08/05/2024 11.75 1
04/15/2024 04/15/2024 1.00 1
10/03/2023 10/03/2023 3.25 1
06/07/2023 06/07/2023 1.00 1
10/04/2022 11/17/2022 35.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407327
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3127780, -82.2322220
Nearest TownMill Creek

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does SHM #53 Miner have?

SHM #53 Miner has 104 MSHA violations on record, of which 45 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $57K.

What type of mine is SHM #53 Miner?

SHM #53 Miner is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Mill Creek, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at SHM #53 Miner?

According to MSHA records, SHM #53 Miner has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates SHM #53 Miner?

SHM #53 Miner is operated by Pocahontas Coal Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4407327.