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

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Brooks Run Mining Company LLC

Controller: Pristine Clean Energy LLC

Location: Iaeger, Mcdowell County, WV

97
Violations
20
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$16K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609247
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5013880, -81.8600000
Nearest TownIaeger

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.