Key Takeaway

Belt Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Gilbert, Mingo County, WV. It has 79 violations on record (36 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rockhouse Creek Development Corp.

Belt Mine

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: Rockhouse Creek Development Corp

Controller: James River Coal Company

Location: Gilbert, Mingo County, WV

79
Violations
36
S&S Violations
12
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/02/2004 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/02/2004 75.1722(b) S&S ModNegligence $135
11/15/2004 75.1722(a) S&S ModNegligence $135
11/15/2004 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/15/2004 75.523-1(a) S&S ModNegligence $135
10/25/2004 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $217
10/25/2004 75.1722(b) S&S ModNegligence $135
10/25/2004 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/25/2004 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $135
10/14/2004 75.1722(b) S&S ModNegligence $135
10/14/2004 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/07/2004 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $99
10/07/2004 75.602 S&S ModNegligence $99
10/07/2004 75.601-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/02/2004 Non-S&S $0
08/31/2004 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/31/2004 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/31/2004 75.1202 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/17/2004 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $99
08/10/2004 75.807 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/15/2005 ELECTRICAL ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
01/04/2005 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
11/08/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
09/30/2004 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
09/08/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost
09/02/2004 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None
07/14/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
06/16/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 170d lost
05/07/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost
12/04/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/15/2005 11/23/2005 74.50 4
01/04/2005 03/23/2005 8.50 1
10/07/2004 12/16/2004 148.50 3
10/04/2004 10/04/2004 4.50 2
09/22/2004 09/22/2004 13.00 1
09/02/2004 09/13/2004 40.00 3
08/16/2004 08/18/2004 16.00 1
07/08/2004 07/09/2004 16.00 1
07/02/2004 09/23/2004 103.50 1
04/06/2004 06/30/2004 86.25 4

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4607430
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.6525000, -81.9477770
Nearest TownGilbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Belt Mine have?

Belt Mine has 79 MSHA violations on record, of which 36 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Belt Mine?

Belt Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Gilbert, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Belt Mine?

According to MSHA records, Belt Mine has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Belt Mine?

Belt Mine is operated by Rockhouse Creek Development Corp and controlled by James River Coal Company. MSHA Mine ID: 4607430.