Key Takeaway

Candice 2 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It has 886 violations on record (381 S&S) and $340K in proposed penalties. Operated by Long Branch Energy.

Candice 2

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Long Branch Energy

Controller: Long Branch Energy Corporation

Location: Wharton, Boone County, WV

886
Violations
381
S&S Violations
163
Accidents
$340K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/05/2012 77.208(e) S&S ModNegligence $162
04/22/2009 50.20(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/11/2009 75.604(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/11/2009 75.1107-9(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/11/2009 75.605 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/11/2009 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/10/2009 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/10/2009 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/04/2009 75.202(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/04/2009 75.333(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/29/2008 77.410(c) Non-S&S $0
10/23/2008 75.333(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/23/2008 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $263
10/23/2008 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $372
10/23/2008 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $334
10/23/2008 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $150
10/23/2008 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $334
10/16/2008 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/16/2008 75.808 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
10/16/2008 75.1722(a) S&S ModNegligence $263

Accidents & Injuries

View all 163 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/27/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 31d lost
12/30/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 54d lost
12/05/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost
07/31/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost
07/07/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 84d lost
05/05/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
05/02/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/10/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/08/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/28/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

View all 123 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/03/2012 12/04/2012 4.75 1
09/11/2012 09/12/2012 6.00 1
06/05/2012 06/05/2012 7.00 1
03/01/2012 03/02/2012 8.00 1
11/28/2011 11/29/2011 8.25 1
09/08/2011 09/26/2011 14.50 2
04/07/2011 04/07/2011 9.00 1
02/02/2011 02/03/2011 10.00 1
12/13/2010 12/13/2010 11.50 2
07/14/2010 07/15/2010 24.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608429
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8741660, -81.6936110
Nearest TownWharton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Candice 2 have?

Candice 2 has 886 MSHA violations on record, of which 381 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $340K.

What type of mine is Candice 2?

Candice 2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Candice 2?

According to MSHA records, Candice 2 has 163 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.

Who operates Candice 2?

Candice 2 is operated by Long Branch Energy and controlled by Long Branch Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4608429.