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
Operator: Pocahontas Coal Company
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Mill Creek, Raleigh County, WV
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 104 →| 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
View all 5 →| 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
View all 52 →| 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
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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.