Key Takeaway
Castle East Portal is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It has 287 violations on record (72 S&S) and $139K in proposed penalties. Operated by Elk Run Coal Company Inc.
Castle East Portal
Operator: Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Sylvester, Boone County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 287 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2008 | 75.364 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,412 |
| 09/23/2008 | 75.208 | S&S | LowNegligence | $807 |
| 09/23/2008 | 75.360(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 09/23/2008 | 75.604(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $807 |
| 09/23/2008 | 72.630(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $362 |
| 09/18/2008 | 75.370(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $243 |
| 09/18/2008 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $362 |
| 09/18/2008 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $362 |
| 09/18/2008 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $362 |
| 09/17/2008 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/17/2008 | 75.333(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 09/17/2008 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/17/2008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $162 | |
| 09/16/2008 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $425 |
| 06/24/2008 | 75.1100-2(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 06/24/2008 | 75.604(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,282 |
| 06/24/2008 | 75.342(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 06/06/2008 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,111 |
| 06/05/2008 | 75.364(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $540 |
| 04/15/2008 | 75.1722(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,412 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 25 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/02/2008 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/08/2007 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/23/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 03/25/2007 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/05/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 11/10/2006 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/26/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 92d lost |
| 11/02/2005 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 62d lost |
| 04/14/2005 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 48 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2012 | 06/26/2012 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 10/22/2008 | 12/22/2008 | 27.50 | 2 |
| 07/01/2008 | 09/30/2008 | 82.50 | 2 |
| 04/08/2008 | 04/08/2008 | 14.00 | 2 |
| 04/02/2008 | 06/30/2008 | 135.00 | 2 |
| 01/02/2008 | 03/27/2008 | 228.50 | 2 |
| 10/24/2007 | 12/03/2007 | 187.50 | 2 |
| 09/13/2007 | 09/26/2007 | 158.00 | 3 |
| 08/22/2007 | 08/22/2007 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 08/14/2007 | 08/14/2007 | 8.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Castle East Portal have?
Castle East Portal has 287 MSHA violations on record, of which 72 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $139K.
What type of mine is Castle East Portal?
Castle East Portal is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Castle East Portal?
According to MSHA records, Castle East Portal has 25 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Castle East Portal?
Castle East Portal is operated by Elk Run Coal Company Inc and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608923.