Mining Incidents

South Hollow Prep Plant and Loadout Coal

Winifrede, Kanawha County, WV  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4603085

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
52
Years on record
2000–2025
Latest incident
Oct 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
800
citations
311
significant & substantial
$375,097
proposed penalties
$289,132
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 26,011 10 1 384.5
2025 Q3 0 0 0
2025 Q2 28,881 3 0 103.9
2024 Q3 28,348 1 0 35.3
2024 Q2 29,260 10 3 341.8
2023 Q4 25,649 7 3 272.9
2023 Q3 29,324 1 0 34.1
2023 Q2 30,519 20 9 655.3
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
August 7, 2019 WV · Coal electrician, lineman Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Contact with electrical current

EE was working to replace a high voltage starter for the slope belt and was in the process of adjusting the mechanical linkage connected to the switch when EE came in contact with electricity. EE was transported via ambulance to CAMC Memorial where EE passed away from the injuries sustained from the incident.

Reportable incidents

51 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2025 · 1 incident

October 6, 2025 WV · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting short pieces of beam to load them in the back of a truck. On the last beam they twisted after they picked it up, causing them to strain their lower back. Employee went to doctor the next day and was told to rest their back every 40 minutes. Employee has been placed on modified duty.

2024 · 1 incident

April 12, 2024 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Fall from ladders

The employee was climbing a ladder to begin welding. The ladder was erected on a sloped surface with uneven legs. Once EE reached the 4th step, the ladder fell sideways causing EE to fall to the concrete below. The employee sustained a few abrasions and contusions to lower back and rib area. EE missed zero days of work but is still on physical restrictions.

2022 · 1 incident

2021 · 3 incidents

November 3, 2021 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in the process of changing an O-ring in the tilt jack of a D8R Dozer, EE had gathered tools and was climbing between the blade and the machine when EE slipped which twisted EE's left knee. On 12/1/2021 the employee received the results of an MRI which revealed a tear of the PCL. No surgery is required. There were NO Lost or Restricted Work Days.

June 27, 2021 WV · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Putting side clamp on, cable broke releasing slack which in return caught hand in between side clamps

January 6, 2021 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee fell approximately 3' from a 4' ladder and landed on EE's left side. Employee had a can of starter fluid in their jacket pocket. Employee sought medical treatment on January 13th, 2020 and was diagnosed with a fractured rib and which time this became a reportable incident. No lost workdays.

2019 · 2 incidents

April 29, 2019 WV · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell in an area with a slight incline which resulted in a dislocated right elbow. Employee received medical treatment and returned to work on EE's next scheduled shift without restrictions.

April 27, 2019 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting crew with the installation of a section of 18" polyurethane pipe using two chain falls when the load shifted and hit the employee who was standing adjacent to the pipe on the hard hat, jamming the employee's low back.

2018 · 4 incidents

September 1, 2018 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was carrying idler. Idler slid while employee was holding it. Employee felt pain in lower back

July 26, 2018 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger POWERED HAULAGE
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

The employee was operating a lizard truck on the refuge haul road when the truck struck a hole causing the employee to bump their elbow against the armrest. The employee sought medical treatment and was released back to work. The employee later sought medical treatment on 8/28/2018 and was taken off work.

June 7, 2018 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Fall down stairs

The employee stated was going down the outside steps at the plate and frame building when foot slipped causing the employee to fall on posterior and sliding down the other 3 remaining steps.

April 9, 2018 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated ee was stepping up into a lizard truck when ee said ee right knee gave out. Employee sought medical attention on 4/24/2018 and was taken off work. This incident is being reported at Lost Time Accident.

2017 · 4 incidents

October 27, 2017 WV · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee reported fall on 10/30/17. Stated stood up to walk out and got foot hung in chair wheels. States as falling hard hat fell off and employee landed on back and head bounced on floor. Employee was terminated on 10/30/17 but not due to occurrence was caught sleeping on 10/28 and 10/29/17

October 12, 2017 WV · Coal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was handling a piece of steel plate lying on the floor and felt something pull in EE's back.

October 3, 2017 WV · Coal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting and using a chipping hammer throughout the day and began feeling discomfort in right elbow.

May 13, 2017 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

The employee stated was dismounting a D-7 Dozer, and slipped off the push arm of the Dozer. The employee stated as the employee fell the employee landed on right shoulder. Employee sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a fractured shoulder. Injury being reported as Lost Time Injury.

2016 · 3 incidents

November 19, 2016 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was in the process of taking a load up to refuse area to dump. In that process employee stated, hit a rut/hole in the road measuring 4'long x 3' wide x 2' in depth, causing jarring to right shoulder on the arm rest. Employee later sought medical attention and was placed on restricted duty. This incident is being reported as restricted duty.

June 19, 2016 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was in the process of cutting trees and brush when employee tripped and struck the top of left foreman against the saw blade causing lacerations that required sutures.

January 11, 2016 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee stated EE was cleaning a de-icer spray bar when the pressure was released from the spray bar causing the de-icer to contact the employee's face and left eye. The employee was taken to the hospital where EE's left eye was flushed, and the employee was prescribed eye drops making this incident medical-reportable.

2015 · 6 incidents

November 11, 2015 WV · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager STRIKING OR BUMPING
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee stated that he was walking through the entrance door to the plant when he struck his elbow on the door handle causing a contusion. On 12/6/2015 the employee sought medical attention and was prescribed physical therapy due to the 11/11/2015 incident. This is being reported as a medical injury.

September 30, 2015 WV · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stated that his feet got tangled up in a water hose as he walking toward the #1 press to wash it. Fell to the floor straining his left hand and wrist. 10/9/15 incident became a reportable injury because ee sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a possible hairline fracture and prescribed a wrist brace. He returned to work at his normal job his next scheduled shift.

June 3, 2015 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck against a moving object

The employee stated that while operating the 740 truck on the refuse dump he drove over a hole and strained his back. He sought medical attention and placed on restricted duty for two days.

April 20, 2015 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck against a moving object

The employee stated that on 4/20 he was operating the D6 Dozer in the right grain ditch when he ran over a rock and strained his back. The incident became reportable on 5/11/2015 after the employee sought medical attention and removed from work for a back strain.

February 20, 2015 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee stated that he and another employee were lifting the clean-up pump guard from the pump and did not realize the guard contained mud. As they lifted it, the additional weight caught him off guard causing a strain to his back. The employee was diagnosed with a strain and did not return to work on his next shift.

January 11, 2015 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee stated he had just cut a piece of metal for an overflow box. As he turned the piece of metal over, he slipped and dropped the metal onto the top of his right foot. He continued to work and sought medical attention on 1/12/15, at which time he was diagnosed with a fracture and place on modified duty. This incident is being report as restricted duty.

2014 · 5 incidents

December 22, 2014 WV · Coal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping move a 10" section of pipe that had gotten caught on an adjacent pipe and sump, when the pipe shifted and pinched his finger between the pipe and sump. The employee was wearing metacarpal gloves at the time.

December 22, 2014 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee stated he was attempting to empty a belt magnet when he caught his ring finger between the magnet and the chute. The employee began missing work on 12/29/14 due to the injury.

October 6, 2014 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee stated that the crusher had become clogged requiring the chute access door to be opened. While observing the chute the access door swung closed striking the back of his right hand. The employee continued working, but sought medical treatment on 10/18/14 due to continued swelling and was diagnosed with a fracture. The incident became medically reportable on 10/18/14.

June 3, 2014 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Emerald Processing LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On June 3, 2014 at 11:22 a.m. we were notified that this individual that had previously been employed at this location was diagnosed with hearing loss. This is being reported at an illness.

May 27, 2014 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Emerald Processing LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On May 27, 2014 at 4:26 p.m. we were notified that the individual that had previously been employed at this location was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis. This is being reported as an illness.

2013 · 4 incidents

May 17, 2013 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck against a moving object

The employee stated that he was operating an articulating truck of the refuse area when he drove into a hole in the roadway and caused him to strain his shoulder. After further consideration and because the insurer found the injury compensable, this is being reported as a lost time injury.

April 17, 2013 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was changing a bad bearing on a roller for the #1 belt press when the roller popped out of place causing his left ring finger to be caught between the roller and belly pan resulted in a laceration that required sutures to close.

February 3, 2013 WV · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee walking down o/s steps at plant, steps were snow covered, he slipped & as he fell, hit head on rail cut rt. ear.

January 14, 2013 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck against a moving object

The EE stated he ran into a hole in the road at the #1 switch back curve. The EE stated he felt pain in his lower back. He sought medical attention that day & returned to work under modified duty until the 25th at which time he was placed off work. EE missing work on 1-25-13. *On 3/19/14 the employee was awarded 5% Permanent Partial Disability as a result of the injury.

2012 · 2 incidents

March 15, 2012 WV · Coal security guard, watchman OTHER
Emerald Processing LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE at job site watching turbine pump. EE felt something on his back thinks he was bitten by a spider although he never did see a spider. Area became infected and he was seen at E.R. 9 days later reported to supervisor 3/26/12.

January 15, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was taking a 4" valve out of a pipe when the pipe came loose and caught his hand between the 4" pipe and an adjacent sump.

2010 · 1 incident

October 13, 2010 WV · Coal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Injured was transporting chemical tank when hyd. hose came off causing pond treatment to splash out hitting face and eye area.

2007 · 1 incident

May 26, 2007 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut right ring finger removing old skirt boards from plant cart.

2005 · 1 incident

July 19, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing LLC · Fall from machine

While picking up garbage on the haulroad, EE fell from the bed of a truck and hit EE's head on the haulroad.

2004 · 1 incident

August 4, 2004 WV · Coal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ACCORDING TO THE EMPLOYEE, HE WAS WALKING TRAIN AS THE BRAKEMAN WAS RELEASING HAND BRAKES. TO DO THIS, YOU MUST CLIMB UP ONTO THE SILL STEP IN ORDER TO REACH THE HANDBRAKE. HE HAD WALKED THE CUT OF CARS & WAS 5 CARS FROM THE LOCOMOTIVE. HE WAS ON THE CAR & HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF, HE HELD ONTO THE HANDHOLD TO CATCH HIMSELF, STRAINING HIS BACK.

2003 · 3 incidents

August 23, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NO VALUE FOUND
Emerald Processing LLC · No Value Found

INJURED WAS IN PROCESS OF UNPLUGGING 12" COARSE REFUSE LONE WITH WASH DOWN HOSE WHEN MATERIAL BROKE FREE HITTING RIGHT ARM.

January 13, 2003 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Processing LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED ON ICE & FELL. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSEL;F AND CUT HISRT. HAND ON A SHARP OBJECT.

January 2, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LIFTING 12" ELBOW WITH CHAIN HOIST, ELBOW BECAME LODGE. WHEN EE'S HELPER ATTEMPTED TO FREE ELBOW, IT CAUGHT EE'S HAND.

2000 · 8 incidents

December 14, 2000 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Emerald Processing LLC · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS WELDIG METAL GUARDS & THE WELDING ROD CAUSED A FLASH, FLASHBURNING BOTH EYES

October 3, 2000 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO HANG SHEETING GRIT, LEFT ONE END UNSECURED AND WHEN HE RAISED THE OTHER END THIS CAUSED THE UNSECURED END TO SLIP OFF. THIS REACTION CAUSED THE SHEETING TO STRIKE EE ON TH E NECK AND SHOULDER.

May 1, 2000 WV · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING STEEL 100 FT IN THE AIR AND LOST HIS HARD HAT. WHEN HE COMPLETED HIS JOB HE STOOD UP AND HIT HIS HEAD ON A PIECE OF STEEL ANGLE.

April 12, 2000 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
Emerald Processing LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A CLEAN COAL TAKE UP TOWER IN A CRANE WHEN THE JIB COLLAPSED. EMPLOYEE JUMPED OUT OF THE CRANE WHEN JIB BEGAN TO FALL WITH LOAD.

April 3, 2000 WV · Coal welder (shop) DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Emerald Processing LLC · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS WELDING WITH A CRACK IN HIS WELDING HELMET.