Matewan Tunnel has $8K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 8 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
Watch this mine
Email me when a new MSHA incident is filed at Matewan Tunnel.
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
21
Years on record
1998–2020
Latest incident
Jun 2020
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2002
58
citations
5
significant & substantial
$7,981
proposed penalties
$6,919
paid to date
87% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $1,062 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
142
inspections on record
3,852
inspection hours
1.5
citations per 100 inspection hours
ⓘThis rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
58 citations across 3,852 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Matewan Tunnel has $8K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 8 contested dockets.
Penalty disposition
ⓘDifferences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$8K
proposed penalties
$7K
current assessed
$7K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
57 assessments are final orders; 8 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2023-09-05.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
MSHA sampling at Matewan Tunnel shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.10 mg/m3 (100% compliant) across 93 samples.
Health sampling
ⓘA sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust
ⓘRespirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
Quarterly safety rates
ⓘCitations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4
0
0
0
2025 Q3
0
0
0
2025 Q2
0
0
0
2025 Q1
0
0
0
2024 Q4
0
0
0
2024 Q3
0
0
0
2024 Q2
0
0
0
2024 Q1
0
0
0
Show 96 earlier quartersHide earlier quarters
Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4
0
0
0
2023 Q3
0
1
0
2023 Q2
0
0
0
2023 Q1
0
0
0
2022 Q4
0
1
0
2022 Q3
0
0
0
2022 Q2
0
0
0
2022 Q1
0
0
0
2021 Q4
333
2
0
6006.0
2021 Q3
0
0
0
2021 Q2
396
0
0
0.0
2021 Q1
650
0
0
0.0
2020 Q4
1,818
1
0
550.1
2020 Q3
723
2
1
2766.3
2020 Q2
2,583
0
0
0.0
2020 Q1
3,252
1
0
307.5
2019 Q4
2,903
0
0
0.0
2019 Q3
3,447
1
0
290.1
2019 Q2
4,042
0
0
0.0
2019 Q1
4,001
1
0
249.9
2018 Q4
3,717
1
0
269.0
2018 Q3
4,250
0
0
0.0
2018 Q2
5,760
0
0
0.0
2018 Q1
1,440
0
0
0.0
2017 Q4
515
1
0
1941.7
2017 Q3
408
0
0
0.0
2017 Q2
408
3
0
7352.9
2017 Q1
408
0
0
0.0
2016 Q4
408
1
0
2451.0
2016 Q3
504
0
0
0.0
2016 Q2
504
0
0
0.0
2016 Q1
512
0
0
0.0
2015 Q4
1,306
2
0
1531.4
2015 Q3
2,629
1
0
380.4
2015 Q2
3,080
1
1
324.7
2015 Q1
3,020
2
0
662.3
2014 Q4
2,924
1
0
342.0
2014 Q3
3,783
1
0
264.3
2014 Q2
3,207
0
0
0.0
2014 Q1
2,889
0
0
0.0
2013 Q4
2,338
0
0
0.0
2013 Q3
5,188
1
0
192.8
2013 Q2
6,497
1
0
153.9
2013 Q1
5,842
2
0
342.3
2012 Q4
4,941
1
1
202.4
2012 Q3
7,643
1
0
130.8
2012 Q2
8,652
0
0
0.0
2012 Q1
8,780
0
0
0.0
2011 Q4
8,480
0
0
0.0
2011 Q3
8,594
0
0
0.0
2011 Q2
8,673
1
0
115.3
2011 Q1
8,477
0
0
0.0
2010 Q4
7,773
1
0
128.7
2010 Q3
6,882
0
0
0.0
2010 Q2
8,066
0
0
0.0
2010 Q1
9,037
2
0
221.3
2009 Q4
7,794
0
0
0.0
2009 Q3
8,617
2
0
232.1
2009 Q2
8,232
2
0
243.0
2009 Q1
14,556
0
0
0.0
2008 Q4
14,756
2
0
135.5
2008 Q3
14,390
0
0
0.0
2008 Q2
15,043
1
0
66.5
2008 Q1
15,361
1
0
65.1
2007 Q4
16,028
0
0
0.0
2007 Q3
15,230
0
0
0.0
2007 Q2
15,479
1
0
64.6
2007 Q1
15,185
1
0
65.9
2006 Q4
14,810
0
0
0.0
2006 Q3
14,572
0
0
0.0
2006 Q2
14,707
0
0
0.0
2006 Q1
13,378
0
0
0.0
2005 Q4
12,242
3
1
245.1
2005 Q3
14,581
0
0
0.0
2005 Q2
15,024
0
0
0.0
2005 Q1
15,517
0
0
0.0
2004 Q4
13,312
3
0
225.4
2004 Q3
13,286
1
1
75.3
2004 Q2
13,307
1
0
75.1
2004 Q1
13,458
1
0
74.3
2003 Q4
12,481
0
0
0.0
2003 Q3
15,736
1
0
63.5
2003 Q2
14,898
3
0
201.4
2003 Q1
16,509
0
0
0.0
2002 Q4
15,842
0
0
0.0
2002 Q3
17,155
1
0
58.3
2002 Q2
16,853
0
0
0.0
2002 Q1
17,705
0
0
0.0
2001 Q4
15,662
0
0
0.0
2001 Q3
17,794
0
0
0.0
2001 Q2
16,992
0
0
0.0
2001 Q1
17,698
0
0
0.0
2000 Q4
16,843
0
0
0.0
2000 Q3
14,769
0
0
0.0
2000 Q2
16,480
0
0
0.0
2000 Q1
18,189
0
0
0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
21 on file
2020 · 1 incident
June 3, 2020WV · Coalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee stated as EE was walking to the ride, EE glanced up to look for a drop cord that EE thought the charger was plugged up too, not noticing the draw rock on the mine floor causing EE to trip and fall.
The EE has a history of back injuries. He has a long complaint of back pain and discomfort. He started missing work on 6/28/06. He has been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease.
2004 · 3 incidents
December 29, 2004WV · Coalwelder (shop)DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CLEANING A DITCH ALONG THE RAILROAD TRACK USING THE XL 4100 GRADALL WHEN THE BUCKET CAUGHT ON SOMETHING AND TURNED LOOSE VERY QUICKLY WHICH CAUSED HIS HEAD TO STRIKE THE WINDSHIELD. NOTE: THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT START MISSING ANY WORK UNTIL 5/21/02 DUE TO THIS INJURY.
May 11, 2001WV · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
THE EE STATED HE WAS LIFTING A 3" GORMAN RUPP PUMP IN THE WATER TREATMENT BLDG, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. BASED ON RESULTS OF MRI COMPLETED 6/13/01 EE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH DEGENER ATIVE DISC DISEASE
THE EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A LEAK IN THE TRANSMISSION OF THE FAN TRUCK. HE WAS LYING ON A CREEPER HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THE EMPLOYEE HAD DIFFICULTY GETTIN GOFF THE CREEPER.
1999 · 1 incident
July 7, 1999WV · Coalexaminer, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examinerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS MAKING A PRE SHIFT EXAMINATION OF THE TUNNEL. HE WAS GOING TO MOVE A TIMBER OUT OF THE ROADWAY WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
1998 · 3 incidents
August 12, 1998WV · Coalshuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE WAS JACKING UP BELT WITH BELTJACK. HE MASHED HIS FINGER WITH THE JACK RELEASE. HE APPEARED TO GET DIZZY AND FELL AGAINST THE RIB, LACERATING HIS HEAD OVER THE LEFT EYE.
January 22, 1998WV · Coallaborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scalerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS WALKING ALONG #1 BELTLINE WHEN HE SLIPPED. HE FELL STRIKING HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE BOTTOM AND HIS FACE ON THE BELT RAIL.
January 13, 1998WV · Coalshuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
Robin Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS PULLING UP SLACK IN MINER CABLE. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO HANG PULL ROPE ON SHUTTLE CAR. HE TOLD SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR TO BACK UP. HIS HAND WAS RESTING ON REEL COVER & WAS FORCED AGAINST TOP . ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN LAST OPEN CROSSCUT BETWEEN #2 & #3 ENTRIES.
For insurers, brokers, and safety consultants
The full compliance file on Matewan Tunnel
A dated report covering the 26-year penalty trail, line-item violation pattern, contest and
docket posture, rate-normalized peer benchmark, and full fatality history. Delivered as a PDF
with the underlying data as CSV.