Black Pearl Underground Mine
Abandoned and Sealed
Underground
Coal
Operator: Atlantic Leaseco, LLC
Controller: Walter Energy Incorporated
Location: Calvin, Nicholas County, WV
202
Violations
52
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$251K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 202 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2011 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 12/08/2011 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 12/08/2011 | 75.1504(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/08/2011 | 75.1202-1(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/31/2011 | 75.900 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 08/10/2011 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 05/19/2011 | 75.312(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 05/19/2011 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 05/19/2011 | 75.1722(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 05/19/2011 | 48.26 | S&S | ModNegligence | $687 |
| 05/16/2011 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,976 |
| 05/16/2011 | 75.202(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 05/16/2011 | 75.388(a)(3) | S&S | HighNegligence | $52,500 |
| 05/16/2011 | 75.360(b)(3) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,536 |
| 05/10/2011 | 75.1714-3(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,795 |
| 05/10/2011 | 75.605 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 05/10/2011 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,282 |
| 05/10/2011 | 75.517 | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,421 |
| 05/10/2011 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 05/10/2011 | 75.512 | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,421 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 8 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/20/2011 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/02/2010 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 12/01/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 26d restricted |
| 11/03/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 29d restricted |
| 11/01/2010 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 11/09/2009 | ELECTRICAL | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/12/2009 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 26 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2012 | 05/15/2012 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 01/26/2012 | 02/27/2012 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 11/17/2011 | 12/21/2011 | 11.50 | 2 |
| 08/10/2011 | 09/29/2011 | 43.50 | 3 |
| 08/10/2011 | 10/03/2011 | 20.50 | 3 |
| 04/04/2011 | 05/23/2011 | 223.00 | 4 |
| 03/28/2011 | 03/28/2011 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 03/15/2011 | 03/15/2011 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 01/05/2011 | 01/20/2011 | 72.00 | 1 |
| 12/06/2010 | 01/03/2011 | 32.50 | 3 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4609289
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.3936110, -80.7286110
Nearest TownCalvin
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Black Pearl Underground Mine have?
Black Pearl Underground Mine has 202 MSHA violations on record, of which 52 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $251K.
What type of mine is Black Pearl Underground Mine?
Black Pearl Underground Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Calvin, Nicholas County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Pearl Underground Mine?
According to MSHA records, Black Pearl Underground Mine has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Black Pearl Underground Mine?
Black Pearl Underground Mine is operated by Atlantic Leaseco, LLC and controlled by Walter Energy Incorporated. MSHA Mine ID: 4609289.