Key Takeaway

Cedar Grove Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Montcoal, Raleigh County, WV. It has 178 violations on record (93 S&S) and $315K in proposed penalties. Operated by Independence Coal Company Inc.

Cedar Grove Mine

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: Independence Coal Company Inc

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc

Location: Montcoal, Raleigh County, WV

178
Violations
93
S&S Violations
34
Accidents
$315K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/11/2002 75.1712-3(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $55
07/10/2002 75.523-3(a) S&S ModNegligence $207
07/03/2002 75.362(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $294
07/03/2002 75.360(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $294
07/03/2002 75.364(b) S&S ModNegligence $294
02/14/2002 75.202(a) Non-S&S $0
02/07/2002 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,815
11/07/2001 75.202(a) S&S NoNegligence $55,000
11/07/2001 75.220(a)(1) S&S Reckless $55,000
11/07/2001 75.220(a)(1) S&S Reckless $55,000
11/07/2001 75.360(b)(3) S&S Reckless $55,000
11/07/2001 75.362(a)(1) S&S Reckless $55,000
10/24/2001 75.1107-4(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/24/2001 75.523-3(b)(3) S&S ModNegligence $317
10/10/2001 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $475
09/18/2001 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $259
08/28/2001 75.202(a) S&S HighNegligence $9,500
08/28/2001 S&S $0
08/27/2001 Non-S&S $0
07/31/2001 75.206(b)(1) S&S ModNegligence $475

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/23/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost
10/25/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost
08/27/2001 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL FATALITY Fatal
07/30/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/19/2001 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/18/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/08/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/15/2001 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost
05/05/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/03/2001 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/08/2003 04/01/2003 12.00 1
10/17/2002 12/31/2002 5.00 1
10/07/2002 10/08/2002 3.00 1
07/03/2002 08/29/2002 62.50 1
06/17/2002 06/17/2002 9.00 1
04/23/2002 04/25/2002 4.00 1
01/02/2002 03/08/2002 31.50 2
12/18/2001 12/18/2001 1.00 1
10/09/2001 12/18/2001 100.00 3
09/05/2001 09/05/2001 16.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608603
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates37.9283330, -81.5847220
Nearest TownMontcoal

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Cedar Grove Mine have?

Cedar Grove Mine has 178 MSHA violations on record, of which 93 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $315K.

What type of mine is Cedar Grove Mine?

Cedar Grove Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Montcoal, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Cedar Grove Mine?

According to MSHA records, Cedar Grove Mine has 34 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Cedar Grove Mine?

Cedar Grove Mine is operated by Independence Coal Company Inc and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608603.