Key Takeaway
Caretta Impoundment/Refuse Areas is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Caretta, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 113 violations on record (22 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by West Virginia Properties, Inc..
Caretta Impoundment/Refuse Areas
Operator: West Virginia Properties, Inc.
Controller: Gene R Taylor
Location: Caretta, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 35
Recent Violations
View all 113 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/17/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/17/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/17/2025 | 71.401 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/13/2025 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/01/2024 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/01/2024 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/23/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/18/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 01/18/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $280 |
| 06/28/2023 | 77.202 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/18/2023 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 05/18/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $155 |
| 05/12/2023 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $173 |
| 05/12/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $155 |
| 12/20/2022 | 77.1109(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/20/2022 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/20/2022 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/19/2022 | 77.202 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/19/2022 | 77.400(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $214 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 145 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 11/05/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 36.75 | 2 |
| 08/14/2025 | 09/23/2025 | 90.75 | 5 |
| 08/07/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 07/15/2025 | 07/16/2025 | 12.75 | 2 |
| 05/01/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 02/14/2025 | 03/28/2025 | 44.25 | 3 |
| 10/15/2024 | 10/16/2024 | 15.00 | 2 |
| 07/29/2024 | 07/30/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 06/12/2024 | 06/13/2024 | 7.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Caretta Impoundment/Refuse Areas have?
Caretta Impoundment/Refuse Areas has 113 MSHA violations on record, of which 22 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is Caretta Impoundment/Refuse Areas?
Caretta Impoundment/Refuse Areas is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Caretta, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 35 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Caretta Impoundment/Refuse Areas?
According to MSHA records, Caretta Impoundment/Refuse Areas has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Caretta Impoundment/Refuse Areas?
Caretta Impoundment/Refuse Areas is operated by West Virginia Properties, Inc. and controlled by Gene R Taylor. MSHA Mine ID: 4602437.