Key Takeaway

8-C Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Earling, Logan County, WV. It has 290 violations on record (129 S&S) and $80K in proposed penalties. Operated by Aracoma Coal Inc.

8-C Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Aracoma Coal Inc

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Earling, Logan County, WV

290
Violations
129
S&S Violations
25
Accidents
$80K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/10/2008 75.364(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
03/10/2008 75.800-4 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
03/10/2008 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
03/10/2008 75.900-4 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
03/10/2008 77.800-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
03/10/2008 77.208(d) S&S ModNegligence $873
11/02/2007 75.370(d) S&S HighNegligence $11,597
10/11/2007 62.120 S&S ModNegligence $807
10/05/2007 77.1607(cc) S&S ModNegligence $745
10/03/2007 75.1505(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $460
10/03/2007 75.1202 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
10/03/2007 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
10/03/2007 77.205(e) S&S ModNegligence $873
10/02/2007 75.1403 Non-S&S $0
10/02/2007 75.333(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
10/02/2007 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $873
08/09/2007 75.807 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/09/2007 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/07/2007 77.1607(cc) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/07/2007 77.400(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/25/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
08/08/2007 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 210d lost
08/01/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost
07/30/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/29/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
06/19/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/15/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/12/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost
02/16/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost
01/15/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/04/2008 04/18/2008 7.75 1
02/08/2008 03/18/2008 78.50 1
10/02/2007 10/03/2007 2.50 1
10/01/2007 11/20/2007 124.50 1
07/11/2007 09/19/2007 105.00 4
06/18/2007 08/28/2007 32.75 3
04/19/2007 07/02/2007 159.00 2
02/23/2007 03/06/2007 30.50 2
01/17/2007 03/28/2007 70.75 4
01/16/2007 02/05/2007 17.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4606500
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.7780550, -81.9400000
Nearest TownEarling

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does 8-C Mine have?

8-C Mine has 290 MSHA violations on record, of which 129 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $80K.

What type of mine is 8-C Mine?

8-C Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Earling, Logan County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at 8-C Mine?

According to MSHA records, 8-C Mine has 25 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates 8-C Mine?

8-C Mine is operated by Aracoma Coal Inc and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4606500.