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
Operator: Blue Creek Mining LLC
Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Location: Blount, Kanawha County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 482 →| 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
View all 42 →| 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
View all 88 →| 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 |
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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.