Key Takeaway
Big Creek No 2 Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Gauley Bridge, Fayette County, WV. It has 211 violations on record (145 S&S) and $118K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.
Big Creek No 2 Surface Mine
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Gauley Bridge, Fayette County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 211 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2013 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/20/2013 | 48.29(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/05/2012 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 12/08/2011 | 77.1004(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 08/31/2011 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 10/07/2010 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/28/2010 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/28/2010 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/28/2010 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/28/2010 | 77.1607(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/28/2010 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/27/2010 | 77.204 | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 09/20/2010 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/20/2010 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/20/2010 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,000 |
| 01/25/2010 | 71.404(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/29/2009 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/29/2009 | 48.23(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/29/2009 | 47.51 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/29/2009 | 77.1202 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 16 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2012 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/31/2006 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 05/24/2006 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 05/20/2006 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 20d lost |
| 10/12/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/07/2005 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 02/19/2005 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 14d lost |
| 02/04/2005 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 09/14/2004 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 09/14/2004 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 187d lost |
Inspections
View all 53 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2014 | 12/30/2014 | 8.25 | 2 |
| 06/02/2014 | 06/02/2014 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 04/08/2014 | 04/08/2014 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 11/18/2013 | 12/16/2013 | 47.50 | 2 |
| 04/02/2013 | 04/02/2013 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 02/13/2013 | 02/13/2013 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 12/13/2012 | 12/17/2012 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/05/2012 | 06/07/2012 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 01/03/2012 | 01/04/2012 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 12/08/2011 | 02/09/2012 | 23.25 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Big Creek No 2 Surface Mine have?
Big Creek No 2 Surface Mine has 211 MSHA violations on record, of which 145 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $118K.
What type of mine is Big Creek No 2 Surface Mine?
Big Creek No 2 Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Gauley Bridge, Fayette County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Creek No 2 Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Big Creek No 2 Surface Mine has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Big Creek No 2 Surface Mine?
Big Creek No 2 Surface Mine is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4607934.