Key Takeaway

#1 Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Jolo, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 156 violations on record (56 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by Coal America, Inc..

#1 Mine

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: Coal America, Inc.

Controller: Kenneth D Bowles

Location: Jolo, Mcdowell County, WV

156
Violations
56
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$13K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/11/2002 75.807 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
03/11/2002 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $173
03/06/2002 75.517 S&S LowNegligence $122
03/06/2002 75.1100-3 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
03/06/2002 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/06/2002 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/06/2002 77.207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
03/05/2002 75.1103 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
03/05/2002 75.333(d)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
02/15/2002 75.388(a)(3) S&S HighNegligence $1,270
02/15/2002 75.1200 S&S LowNegligence $259
02/14/2002 Non-S&S $0
02/14/2002 50.10 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
12/14/2001 50.20-1 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
12/14/2001 75.403 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
12/03/2001 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $69
12/03/2001 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $69
11/13/2001 75.1103 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
11/13/2001 75.333(d)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
11/13/2001 75.807 S&S LowNegligence $104

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/13/2002 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None
12/03/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 143d lost
10/11/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost
09/24/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/27/2024 03/27/2024 1.25 1
08/16/2018 08/16/2018 2.50 1
10/01/2003 10/01/2003 3.00 1
07/09/2002 07/09/2002 1.75 1
04/17/2002 04/22/2002 14.00 1
04/05/2002 05/20/2002 26.00 1
03/06/2002 03/06/2002 8.00 1
02/14/2002 02/22/2002 63.50 4
01/10/2002 03/19/2002 58.50 1
01/10/2002 03/19/2002 36.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608137
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3325000, -81.8594440
Nearest TownJolo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does #1 Mine have?

#1 Mine has 156 MSHA violations on record, of which 56 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.

What type of mine is #1 Mine?

#1 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Jolo, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at #1 Mine?

According to MSHA records, #1 Mine has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates #1 Mine?

#1 Mine is operated by Coal America, Inc. and controlled by Kenneth D Bowles. MSHA Mine ID: 4608137.