Big Mountain No 16
Abandoned and Sealed
Underground
Coal
Operator: Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC
Controller: Patriot Coal Corporation
Location: Prenter, Boone County, WV
2,559
Violations
997
S&S Violations
340
Accidents
$4.2M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 2,559 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2014 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/29/2013 | 72.520(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 06/18/2012 | 77.1103(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/08/2012 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 01/31/2012 | 75.1731(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $6,996 |
| 01/31/2012 | 75.1722(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,143 |
| 01/31/2012 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $687 |
| 01/30/2012 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $745 |
| 01/30/2012 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $745 |
| 01/26/2012 | 75.1714-7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $687 |
| 01/26/2012 | 75.1714-4(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,143 |
| 01/25/2012 | 75.364(h) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/25/2012 | 75.1103-4(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,473 |
| 01/25/2012 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $6,458 |
| 01/25/2012 | 75.503 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,329 |
| 01/25/2012 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,405 |
| 01/25/2012 | 75.606 | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,405 |
| 01/25/2012 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,405 |
| 01/23/2012 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 01/23/2012 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 340 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 16d lost |
| 12/29/2011 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 27d lost |
| 12/19/2011 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 21d restricted |
| 12/12/2011 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/12/2011 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 9d lost |
| 12/09/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 11/07/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 15d lost |
| 10/20/2011 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 09/08/2011 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/29/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 54d lost |
Inspections
View all 189 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2014 | 10/06/2014 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/12/2014 | 08/28/2014 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 05/15/2014 | 06/26/2014 | 24.50 | 2 |
| 02/27/2014 | 03/05/2014 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 11/26/2013 | 11/26/2013 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 07/11/2013 | 07/15/2013 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 05/29/2013 | 06/11/2013 | 42.00 | 3 |
| 01/03/2013 | 01/07/2013 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 10/15/2012 | 10/15/2012 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 09/05/2012 | 09/06/2012 | 11.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4607908
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.0069440, -81.6397220
Nearest TownPrenter
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Big Mountain No 16 have?
Big Mountain No 16 has 2559 MSHA violations on record, of which 997 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4.2M.
What type of mine is Big Mountain No 16?
Big Mountain No 16 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Prenter, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Mountain No 16?
According to MSHA records, Big Mountain No 16 has 340 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Big Mountain No 16?
Big Mountain No 16 is operated by Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC and controlled by Patriot Coal Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4607908.