Key Takeaway
Beech Mountain Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Helvetia, Randolph County, WV. It has 273 violations on record (49 S&S) and $71K in proposed penalties. Operated by Knox Operating, LLC.
Beech Mountain Mine
Operator: Knox Operating, LLC
Controller: Jeffrey K Justus II
Location: Helvetia, Randolph County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 273 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/2023 | 77.800-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/04/2023 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/04/2023 | 75.1715 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/09/2023 | 75.1722(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/09/2023 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/05/2022 | 75.1100-2(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/03/2022 | 77.205(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $296 |
| 11/02/2022 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/02/2022 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/02/2022 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/02/2022 | 75.202(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 10/03/2022 | 75.1714-2(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 09/28/2022 | 77.1607(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/22/2022 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/22/2022 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $712 |
| 09/22/2022 | 75.1714-6 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 09/22/2022 | 75.1714(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 09/22/2022 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/22/2022 | 75.1103-5(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 09/22/2022 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 76d lost |
| 04/19/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 50d lost |
| 04/11/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
Inspections
View all 85 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2023 | 12/13/2023 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/28/2023 | 09/25/2023 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 07/06/2023 | 09/13/2023 | 24.50 | 2 |
| 05/03/2023 | 05/08/2023 | 26.00 | 2 |
| 04/03/2023 | 06/14/2023 | 122.75 | 1 |
| 03/22/2023 | 03/22/2023 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 03/08/2023 | 03/16/2023 | 24.00 | 2 |
| 01/17/2023 | 03/31/2023 | 24.00 | 2 |
| 01/12/2023 | 03/28/2023 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 01/03/2023 | 03/23/2023 | 84.00 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Beech Mountain Mine have?
Beech Mountain Mine has 273 MSHA violations on record, of which 49 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $71K.
What type of mine is Beech Mountain Mine?
Beech Mountain Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Helvetia, Randolph County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Beech Mountain Mine?
According to MSHA records, Beech Mountain Mine has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Beech Mountain Mine?
Beech Mountain Mine is operated by Knox Operating, LLC and controlled by Jeffrey K Justus II. MSHA Mine ID: 4609546.