Wellmore #8 Prep Plant
Active
Facility
Coal
Operator: The Black Diamond Company
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA
Employees: 128
924
Violations
322
S&S Violations
55
Accidents
$164K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 924 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 01/20/2026 | 50.10(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 12/01/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/06/2025 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/22/2025 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/17/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/17/2025 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 09/16/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/16/2025 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/16/2025 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/16/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/15/2025 | 77.1607(cc) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/15/2025 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 09/15/2025 | 77.205(e) | S&S | ModNegligence | $959 |
| 09/15/2025 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 06/30/2025 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $193 |
| 06/30/2025 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $193 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 55 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/04/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 243d lost |
| 08/30/2023 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 06/02/2023 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/22/2022 | OTHER | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 05/27/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/13/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/13/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/11/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/17/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/15/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 230 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 23.00 | 2 |
| 01/20/2026 | 01/21/2026 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 01/20/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2025 | 02/03/2026 | 129.75 | 5 |
| 04/01/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 161.00 | 5 |
| 03/31/2025 | 04/01/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 02/26/2025 | 02/28/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 10/02/2024 | 03/27/2025 | 205.75 | 6 |
| 07/04/2024 | 01/22/2025 | 163.75 | 6 |
| 05/22/2024 | 11/21/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4404982
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees128
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.3541670, -82.1916670
Nearest TownBig Rock
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Wellmore #8 Prep Plant have?
Wellmore #8 Prep Plant has 924 MSHA violations on record, of which 322 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $164K.
What type of mine is Wellmore #8 Prep Plant?
Wellmore #8 Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 128 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Wellmore #8 Prep Plant?
According to MSHA records, Wellmore #8 Prep Plant has 55 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Wellmore #8 Prep Plant?
Wellmore #8 Prep Plant is operated by The Black Diamond Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4404982.