Key Takeaway

Bismarck Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Mt. Storm, Grant County, WV. It has 243 violations on record (63 S&S) and $130K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vindex Energy LLC.

Bismarck Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Vindex Energy LLC

Controller: Arch Resources Inc

Location: Mt. Storm, Grant County, WV

243
Violations
63
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$130K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/24/2016 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
09/08/2016 77.502 S&S LowNegligence $114
01/12/2016 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/17/2015 70.212(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/13/2015 75.1600-2(e) Non-S&S LowNegligence $460
11/09/2015 70.207(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/09/2015 70.207(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/13/2015 75.512 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/30/2015 Non-S&S ModNegligence $167
09/21/2015 70.206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/26/2015 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/26/2015 75.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/17/2015 75.809 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/06/2015 75.333(h) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/06/2015 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/04/2015 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/15/2015 75.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/15/2015 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/15/2015 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/15/2015 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $224

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/24/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/03/2012 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 11d lost, 41d restricted
04/27/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 15d lost, 5d restricted
11/03/2011 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 7d lost
10/20/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 110d restricted
09/01/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/30/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 166d lost
08/08/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/23/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 67d restricted
12/23/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 67d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/25/2017 05/25/2017 6.00 1
04/03/2017 04/13/2017 7.25 1
01/10/2017 01/10/2017 5.50 1
10/19/2016 11/14/2016 41.00 2
08/31/2016 09/09/2016 25.00 1
04/18/2016 04/18/2016 5.00 1
01/04/2016 02/17/2016 44.50 1
10/22/2015 10/22/2015 11.00 2
10/01/2015 12/17/2015 133.50 3
09/30/2015 10/14/2015 32.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609369
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.2705560, -79.2563890
Nearest TownMt. Storm

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Bismarck Mine have?

Bismarck Mine has 243 MSHA violations on record, of which 63 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $130K.

What type of mine is Bismarck Mine?

Bismarck Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Mt. Storm, Grant County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Bismarck Mine?

According to MSHA records, Bismarck Mine has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Bismarck Mine?

Bismarck Mine is operated by Vindex Energy LLC and controlled by Arch Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609369.