Key Takeaway
Superior Cleaning Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Superior, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 349 violations on record (110 S&S) and $269K in proposed penalties. Operated by Superior Processing, Inc..
Superior Cleaning Plant
Operator: Superior Processing, Inc.
Controller: Edward A Asbury
Location: Superior, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 12
Recent Violations
View all 349 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | 77.205(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $398 |
| 11/19/2025 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2025 | 77.205(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $398 |
| 11/19/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2025 | 77.502 | S&S | LowNegligence | $398 |
| 11/19/2025 | 77.1710(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2025 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/18/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/18/2025 | 77.513 | S&S | LowNegligence | $398 |
| 11/17/2025 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/17/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/17/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/14/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/08/2025 | 77.215(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/08/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/20/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/20/2024 | 77.400(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/20/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 7 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 98d lost |
| 03/10/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 53d lost |
| 07/28/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 225d lost |
| 10/26/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 08/01/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 07/27/2011 | ELECTRICAL | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 01/30/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 140d lost |
Inspections
View all 119 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | 01/13/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/05/2026 | 01/05/2026 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 11/14/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 60.00 | 3 |
| 05/15/2025 | 06/11/2025 | 32.50 | 1 |
| 02/10/2025 | 03/10/2025 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 12/11/2024 | 01/29/2025 | 42.25 | 4 |
| 12/10/2024 | 12/12/2024 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 10/01/2024 | 11/14/2024 | 35.50 | 3 |
| 09/03/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 68.50 | 1 |
| 05/21/2024 | 05/31/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Superior Cleaning Plant have?
Superior Cleaning Plant has 349 MSHA violations on record, of which 110 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $269K.
What type of mine is Superior Cleaning Plant?
Superior Cleaning Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Superior, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 12 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Superior Cleaning Plant?
According to MSHA records, Superior Cleaning Plant has 7 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Superior Cleaning Plant?
Superior Cleaning Plant is operated by Superior Processing, Inc. and controlled by Edward A Asbury. MSHA Mine ID: 4603303.