Key Takeaway

SHM System-81 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It has 131 violations on record (38 S&S) and $51K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mega Highwall Mining LLC.

SHM System-81

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Mega Highwall Mining LLC

Controller: Daniel W Bunn

Location: Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV

Employees: 7

131
Violations
38
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$51K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/17/2025 71.404(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/25/2024 77.200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $679
10/25/2024 71.402(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $453
10/25/2024 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $3,361
01/09/2024 77.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/05/2024 48.26(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,550
01/04/2024 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/04/2024 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $797
01/04/2024 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,188
01/04/2024 77.1605(d) S&S LowNegligence $535
01/03/2024 77.1000 S&S LowNegligence $935
01/03/2024 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,511
01/03/2024 77.205(e) S&S ModNegligence $2,079
01/03/2024 77.1605(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/03/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/03/2024 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $280
01/03/2024 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,395
01/03/2024 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $1,395
08/31/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/31/2023 77.505 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/06/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
09/25/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
06/22/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
01/31/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/04/2026 0.00 0
08/25/2025 09/18/2025 20.50 1
10/25/2024 01/17/2025 21.00 1
09/03/2024 09/19/2024 5.75 1
01/03/2024 01/12/2024 55.50 3
08/29/2023 09/06/2023 34.00 3
06/05/2023 06/13/2023 12.00 2
01/19/2023 02/22/2023 58.00 4
11/03/2022 11/03/2022 2.00 1
06/27/2022 06/29/2022 29.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407313
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees7
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.0819440, -81.9766670
Nearest TownWharncliffe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does SHM System-81 have?

SHM System-81 has 131 MSHA violations on record, of which 38 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $51K.

What type of mine is SHM System-81?

SHM System-81 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 7 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at SHM System-81?

According to MSHA records, SHM System-81 has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates SHM System-81?

SHM System-81 is operated by Mega Highwall Mining LLC and controlled by Daniel W Bunn. MSHA Mine ID: 4407313.