Key Takeaway

Blue Creek No. 2 Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Blount, Kanawha County, WV. It has 482 violations on record (70 S&S) and $160K in proposed penalties. Operated by Blue Creek Mining LLC.

Blue Creek No. 2 Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Blue Creek Mining LLC

Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.

Location: Blount, Kanawha County, WV

482
Violations
70
S&S Violations
42
Accidents
$160K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/12/2019 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
11/12/2019 75.400 Non-S&S HighNegligence $902
11/07/2019 Non-S&S LowNegligence $135
10/24/2019 75.604(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $230
10/23/2019 75.342(a)(4) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/23/2019 75.1103-7(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/22/2019 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $154
10/15/2019 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $440
10/15/2019 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
09/03/2019 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
09/03/2019 75.380(d)(7)(ii) Non-S&S LowNegligence $708
08/27/2019 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $181
08/27/2019 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/22/2019 75.1731(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
08/21/2019 75.360(g) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
08/21/2019 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/21/2019 75.380(d)(7)(ii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,577
08/21/2019 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $319
08/21/2019 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/21/2019 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $181

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/16/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost
09/11/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost
08/23/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost
07/13/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/13/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 68d lost
06/01/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/25/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/08/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost
03/15/2019 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
10/25/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/17/2019 10/17/2019 14.00 2
10/01/2019 11/18/2019 151.25 4
07/01/2019 09/12/2019 263.50 4
06/01/2019 06/05/2019 38.50 2
04/01/2019 06/19/2019 276.50 3
01/03/2019 03/27/2019 324.50 4
10/15/2018 10/15/2018 5.50 1
10/01/2018 12/17/2018 346.25 4
08/13/2018 08/14/2018 2.00 1
07/12/2018 09/06/2018 221.00 4

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609296
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.3527780, -81.4597220
Nearest TownBlount

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Blue Creek No. 2 Mine have?

Blue Creek No. 2 Mine has 482 MSHA violations on record, of which 70 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $160K.

What type of mine is Blue Creek No. 2 Mine?

Blue Creek No. 2 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Blount, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Blue Creek No. 2 Mine?

According to MSHA records, Blue Creek No. 2 Mine has 42 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Blue Creek No. 2 Mine?

Blue Creek No. 2 Mine is operated by Blue Creek Mining LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 4609296.