Key Takeaway
Black Knight II is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It has 590 violations on record (227 S&S) and $322K in proposed penalties. Operated by Elk Run Coal Company, LLC.
Black Knight II
Operator: Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Sylvester, Boone County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 590 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2015 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 10/06/2014 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/04/2014 | 75.159 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/04/2014 | 75.1504(d)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/07/2014 | 75.508 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/30/2014 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 01/22/2014 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 01/14/2014 | 75.350(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 09/04/2013 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/04/2013 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/04/2013 | 77.509(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 07/03/2013 | 75.364(b)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/03/2013 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 06/11/2013 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/05/2013 | 75.1103-5(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/28/2013 | 77.1103(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/18/2012 | 77.206(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,304 |
| 12/18/2012 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/18/2012 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/17/2012 | 75.334(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,412 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 91 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/29/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 07/10/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 07/02/2013 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/27/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 09/06/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/14/2011 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 303d lost |
| 03/24/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 318d lost |
| 01/07/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 12/15/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 144 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2019 | 07/08/2019 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 04/17/2019 | 04/17/2019 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 03/04/2019 | 03/21/2019 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 10/10/2018 | 10/10/2018 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/23/2018 | 09/04/2018 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2018 | 05/22/2018 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/15/2018 | 02/23/2018 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 10/26/2017 | 10/27/2017 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 08/18/2017 | 08/22/2017 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 04/07/2017 | 04/07/2017 | 10.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Black Knight II have?
Black Knight II has 590 MSHA violations on record, of which 227 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $322K.
What type of mine is Black Knight II?
Black Knight II is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Knight II?
According to MSHA records, Black Knight II has 91 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Black Knight II?
Black Knight II is operated by Elk Run Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608402.