Key Takeaway

Apache Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Elbert, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 367 violations on record (157 S&S) and $1.3M in proposed penalties. Operated by The New West Virginia Mining Company.

Apache Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: The New West Virginia Mining Company

Controller: Brandy M Horvath

Location: Elbert, Mcdowell County, WV

367
Violations
157
S&S Violations
13
Accidents
$1.3M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/03/2011 75.1725(a) S&S Reckless $5,211
02/09/2011 41.12 Non-S&S $0
02/09/2011 75.223(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
02/09/2011 75.520 S&S HighNegligence $4,440
02/09/2011 75.512 S&S HighNegligence $4,440
02/07/2011 75.203(e)(1) S&S HighNegligence $23,825
02/07/2011 Non-S&S $0
02/04/2011 Non-S&S $0
01/31/2011 75.1712-3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
01/31/2011 75.380(d)(7)(iv) Non-S&S ModNegligence $425
01/31/2011 75.380(d)(7)(vi) Non-S&S ModNegligence $425
01/31/2011 75.380(d)(7)(iii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/31/2011 75.380(d)(1) S&S ModNegligence $362
01/31/2011 75.1714(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/31/2011 75.333(b)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $425
01/31/2011 75.900 S&S ModNegligence $1,203
01/31/2011 75.901(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,203
01/31/2011 75.521 Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
01/25/2011 75.364(a) S&S HighNegligence $12,563
01/25/2011 75.370(a)(1) S&S HighNegligence $12,563

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/02/2011 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None
02/04/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/09/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 97d lost
07/17/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None
06/30/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
06/08/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
05/04/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
02/06/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/27/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
01/18/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/29/2012 02/29/2012 0.75 1
10/12/2011 10/14/2011 8.50 1
08/15/2011 08/16/2011 2.00 1
07/21/2011 09/28/2011 1.50 1
07/18/2011 09/28/2011 1.50 1
04/08/2011 05/25/2011 12.25 1
03/29/2011 03/29/2011 3.50 1
03/08/2011 03/08/2011 5.00 1
02/04/2011 02/09/2011 30.25 3
01/20/2011 03/07/2011 151.75 4

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609180
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3305550, -81.5244440
Nearest TownElbert

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Apache Mine have?

Apache Mine has 367 MSHA violations on record, of which 157 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.3M.

What type of mine is Apache Mine?

Apache Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Elbert, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Apache Mine?

According to MSHA records, Apache Mine has 13 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Apache Mine?

Apache Mine is operated by The New West Virginia Mining Company and controlled by Brandy M Horvath. MSHA Mine ID: 4609180.