Key Takeaway
Spring Dale Surface Mine is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Spring Dale, Fayette County, WV. It has 23 violations on record (0 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by MetCrest Mining LLC.
Spring Dale Surface Mine
Operator: MetCrest Mining LLC
Controller: Vernon King Jr
Location: Spring Dale, Fayette County, WV
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 23 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 09/29/2025 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/29/2025 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/29/2025 | 48.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 04/17/2023 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/06/2023 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/04/2023 | 48.28(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $159 |
| 01/03/2023 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/03/2023 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/03/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/03/2023 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/03/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/03/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/03/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/03/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/08/2019 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/08/2019 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/08/2019 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/08/2019 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 04/12/2019 | 77.1710(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $181 |
Inspections
View all 26 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | 11/04/2025 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 09/25/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 04/01/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 02/13/2025 | 02/13/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/12/2024 | 08/12/2024 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 04/08/2024 | 04/08/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 12/14/2023 | 12/14/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 09/19/2023 | 09/19/2023 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 08/23/2023 | 08/31/2023 | 6.50 | 2 |
| 04/17/2023 | 04/17/2023 | 0.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Spring Dale Surface Mine have?
Spring Dale Surface Mine has 23 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Spring Dale Surface Mine?
Spring Dale Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Spring Dale, Fayette County, WV. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Spring Dale Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Spring Dale Surface Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Spring Dale Surface Mine?
Spring Dale Surface Mine is operated by MetCrest Mining LLC and controlled by Vernon King Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 4609559.