Key Takeaway

Superior Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Stirrat, Logan County, WV. It has 389 violations on record (160 S&S) and $399K in proposed penalties. Operated by Coal Mac, LLC.

Superior Surface Mine

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Coal Mac, LLC

Controller: John Mitch Potter

Location: Stirrat, Logan County, WV

Employees: 4

389
Violations
160
S&S Violations
35
Accidents
$399K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/02/2025 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/02/2025 77.216-4(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/28/2025 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/28/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $209
10/28/2025 71.209(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/18/2022 71.209(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/10/2022 77.1004(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,069
05/10/2022 77.205(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $321
05/10/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,069
05/10/2022 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
05/10/2022 77.200 Non-S&S HighNegligence $321
05/10/2022 77.208(e) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
05/10/2022 77.208(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
03/14/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
03/14/2022 48.31(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
03/14/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
03/14/2022 77.1700 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
02/01/2022 71.500(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $407
12/08/2021 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/27/2021 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/12/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost
11/21/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
06/27/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 167d lost
06/03/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
04/30/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 127d lost
08/27/2018 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
08/22/2016 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
12/18/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost
12/29/2014 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/29/2014 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/24/2026 02/25/2026 7.25 2
12/17/2025 12/23/2025 9.50 2
12/02/2025 12/02/2025 6.50 1
10/27/2025 11/10/2025 22.00 1
04/01/2025 04/02/2025 16.25 2
03/13/2025 03/13/2025 3.75 1
12/30/2024 12/30/2024 4.50 1
06/11/2024 06/11/2024 7.75 1
05/06/2024 05/07/2024 0.75 1
12/04/2023 12/04/2023 3.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608838
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.7286110, -81.9772220
Nearest TownStirrat

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Superior Surface Mine have?

Superior Surface Mine has 389 MSHA violations on record, of which 160 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $399K.

What type of mine is Superior Surface Mine?

Superior Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Stirrat, Logan County, WV. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Superior Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Superior Surface Mine has 35 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Superior Surface Mine?

Superior Surface Mine is operated by Coal Mac, LLC and controlled by John Mitch Potter. MSHA Mine ID: 4608838.