Castle Mine
Abandoned
Underground
Coal
Operator: Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Sylvester, Boone County, WV
2,908
Violations
1,039
S&S Violations
242
Accidents
$2.2M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 2,908 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2017 | 48.11(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 02/08/2016 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/26/2016 | 75.333(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/16/2015 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 12/15/2015 | 75.807 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $585 |
| 12/14/2015 | 75.1713-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 12/14/2015 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/10/2015 | 75.362(g)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/08/2015 | 75.1403 | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 11/10/2015 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/09/2015 | 75.904 | S&S | ModNegligence | $873 |
| 11/09/2015 | 75.904 | S&S | ModNegligence | $873 |
| 11/09/2015 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 11/04/2015 | 75.1103-4(a)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/04/2015 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $190 |
| 11/03/2015 | 77.904 | S&S | ModNegligence | $873 |
| 11/03/2015 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 11/03/2015 | 77.205(e) | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 09/03/2015 | 75.337(c)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 07/29/2015 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 242 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/15/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 449d lost |
| 07/28/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 108d lost |
| 07/22/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 02/23/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 10/30/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/29/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/20/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/17/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 81d lost |
| 03/10/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 375 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2020 | 09/30/2020 | 4.50 | 2 |
| 07/08/2019 | 07/08/2019 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 04/17/2019 | 04/17/2019 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 03/04/2019 | 03/20/2019 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 11/19/2018 | 11/19/2018 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/23/2018 | 09/04/2018 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 05/23/2018 | 05/23/2018 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/15/2018 | 02/23/2018 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 10/26/2017 | 10/27/2017 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/18/2017 | 08/22/2017 | 11.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4607009
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.0091670, -81.5694440
Nearest TownSylvester
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Castle Mine have?
Castle Mine has 2908 MSHA violations on record, of which 1039 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.2M.
What type of mine is Castle Mine?
Castle Mine 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 Mine?
According to MSHA records, Castle Mine has 242 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Castle Mine?
Castle Mine is operated by Elk Run Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4607009.