Key Takeaway

Caretta #1 Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Caretta, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 68 violations on record (29 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ambush Mining Inc.

Caretta #1 Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Ambush Mining Inc

Controller: Brandon Nguyen; Michael Turner

Location: Caretta, Mcdowell County, WV

68
Violations
29
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/10/2001 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
09/12/2001 77.1606(c) S&S LowNegligence $66
09/12/2001 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $113
09/12/2001 75.517 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
09/12/2001 75.310(a)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
09/05/2001 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $113
09/05/2001 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $113
09/05/2001 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $113
09/05/2001 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/05/2001 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/06/2001 75.312(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $55
08/06/2001 75.333(e)(1)(ii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/06/2001 75.370(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $104
08/06/2001 75.362(d)(1)(iii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/06/2001 75.1714 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/06/2001 75.1101-8(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/06/2001 75.1100-2(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/26/2001 77.410(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $66
06/26/2001 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $97
06/20/2001 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $97

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/21/2000 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/21/2002 05/28/2002 10.50 1
04/10/2002 05/31/2002 10.00 1
01/22/2002 01/22/2002 5.00 1
01/07/2002 02/04/2002 25.50 1
01/07/2002 02/04/2002 17.50 1
10/29/2001 10/29/2001 6.00 1
10/01/2001 11/01/2001 41.00 1
10/01/2001 11/01/2001 27.00 1
08/06/2001 09/24/2001 37.50 1
06/26/2001 07/03/2001 12.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608399
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3269440, -81.6700000
Nearest TownCaretta

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Caretta #1 Mine have?

Caretta #1 Mine has 68 MSHA violations on record, of which 29 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Caretta #1 Mine?

Caretta #1 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Caretta, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Caretta #1 Mine?

According to MSHA records, Caretta #1 Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Caretta #1 Mine?

Caretta #1 Mine is operated by Ambush Mining Inc and controlled by Brandon Nguyen; Michael Turner. MSHA Mine ID: 4608399.