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

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC

Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc

Location: Gauley Bridge, Fayette County, WV

211
Violations
145
S&S Violations
16
Accidents
$118K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4607934
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.2172220, -81.2083330
Nearest TownGauley Bridge

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.