Key Takeaway

Black Hawk Synfuel is a abandoned facility mine producing Coal, located in Cabin Creek, Kanawha County, WV. It has 13 violations on record (10 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Black Hawk Synfuel LLC.

Black Hawk Synfuel

Abandoned Facility Coal

Operator: Black Hawk Synfuel LLC

Controller: Progress Energy Inc

Location: Cabin Creek, Kanawha County, WV

13
Violations
10
S&S Violations
14
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/02/2007 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/02/2007 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $162
08/02/2007 77.204 S&S ModNegligence $162
08/02/2007 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $162
03/30/2006 77.400 S&S ModNegligence $135
03/30/2006 77.400 S&S ModNegligence $135
09/12/2002 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/14/2001 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/30/2000 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $113
05/30/2000 77.400(c) S&S ModNegligence $113
05/30/2000 77.410(a) S&S ModNegligence $113
05/30/2000 77.400(d) S&S ModNegligence $113
05/30/2000 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $113

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/09/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
08/02/2007 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/10/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost
07/08/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost
02/04/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 54d lost
10/05/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost
08/30/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost
05/08/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/28/2002 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost
07/03/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 241d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/11/2008 03/11/2008 8.00 1
07/31/2007 09/27/2007 19.50 2
01/10/2007 01/11/2007 13.00 1
08/02/2006 08/02/2006 2.00 1
03/27/2006 04/04/2006 34.50 1
09/16/2005 09/26/2005 26.00 1
12/02/2004 12/06/2004 16.00 1
07/01/2004 07/01/2004 12.00 1
06/24/2004 06/30/2004 16.00 1
11/04/2003 11/20/2003 17.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608793
Mine TypeFacility
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.1997220, -81.5011110
Nearest TownCabin Creek

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Black Hawk Synfuel have?

Black Hawk Synfuel has 13 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Black Hawk Synfuel?

Black Hawk Synfuel is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Cabin Creek, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Hawk Synfuel?

According to MSHA records, Black Hawk Synfuel has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Black Hawk Synfuel?

Black Hawk Synfuel is operated by Black Hawk Synfuel LLC and controlled by Progress Energy Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608793.