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
Operator: Coal Mac, LLC
Controller: John Mitch Potter
Location: Stirrat, Logan County, WV
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 389 →| 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
View all 35 →| 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
View all 117 →| 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 |
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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.