Key Takeaway
Wyco Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Helen, Wyoming County, WV. It has 89 violations on record (20 S&S) and $87K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC.
Wyco Surface Mine
Operator: Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Helen, Wyoming County, WV
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 89 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/23/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $398 |
| 06/23/2025 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/17/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,712 |
| 06/17/2025 | 72.620 | S&S | ModNegligence | $12,403 |
| 06/17/2025 | 77.1606(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 06/16/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/16/2025 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/16/2025 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 06/11/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,022 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/24/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 07/12/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 08/09/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 221d lost |
Inspections
View all 30 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | 02/04/2026 | 25.25 | 1 |
| 09/03/2025 | 09/03/2025 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 04/14/2025 | 07/02/2025 | 208.25 | 6 |
| 01/30/2025 | 01/30/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 01/24/2025 | 01/27/2025 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 01/24/2025 | 02/04/2025 | 32.00 | 2 |
| 01/24/2025 | 01/27/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 10/10/2024 | 10/10/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 10/09/2024 | 12/18/2024 | 130.00 | 2 |
| 10/03/2024 | 10/03/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Wyco Surface Mine have?
Wyco Surface Mine has 89 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $87K.
What type of mine is Wyco Surface Mine?
Wyco Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Helen, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Wyco Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Wyco Surface Mine has 4 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Wyco Surface Mine?
Wyco Surface Mine is operated by Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4609627.