Key Takeaway
Bens Creek No 1 Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Iaeger, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 97 violations on record (20 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Brooks Run Mining Company LLC.
Bens Creek No 1 Mine
Operator: Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
Controller: Pristine Clean Energy LLC
Location: Iaeger, Mcdowell County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 97 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2010 | 75.334(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $873 |
| 03/08/2010 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $873 |
| 03/08/2010 | 75.333(e)(1)(ii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 03/01/2010 | 75.364(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 03/01/2010 | 75.364(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 03/01/2010 | 75.364(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 03/01/2010 | 75.364(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 03/01/2010 | 75.364(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 02/16/2010 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/16/2010 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $585 |
| 02/16/2010 | 75.1107-4(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/06/2010 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 01/29/2010 | 75.1505(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $425 |
| 11/16/2009 | 75.523-3(c)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/16/2009 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/15/2009 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 11/12/2009 | 75.380(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/12/2009 | 75.320(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/12/2009 | 75.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/10/2009 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/08/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/17/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/06/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/10/2009 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/09/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 09/30/2009 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 19d restricted |
| 09/12/2009 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 07/07/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
Inspections
View all 17 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2010 | 04/14/2010 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/06/2010 | 02/11/2010 | 23.75 | 4 |
| 01/27/2010 | 03/26/2010 | 104.25 | 3 |
| 12/04/2009 | 12/04/2009 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 11/10/2009 | 11/24/2009 | 9.00 | 2 |
| 10/28/2009 | 12/02/2009 | 77.25 | 2 |
| 09/29/2009 | 09/29/2009 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 08/20/2009 | 09/16/2009 | 187.00 | 3 |
| 06/17/2009 | 06/17/2009 | 12.00 | 2 |
| 05/27/2009 | 05/27/2009 | 53.50 | 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Bens Creek No 1 Mine have?
Bens Creek No 1 Mine has 97 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is Bens Creek No 1 Mine?
Bens Creek No 1 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Iaeger, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Bens Creek No 1 Mine?
According to MSHA records, Bens Creek No 1 Mine has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Bens Creek No 1 Mine?
Bens Creek No 1 Mine is operated by Brooks Run Mining Company LLC and controlled by Pristine Clean Energy LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4609247.