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

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Sylvester, Boone County, WV

590
Violations
227
S&S Violations
91
Accidents
$322K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608402
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.9466670, -81.5791670
Nearest TownSylvester

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.