Key Takeaway

Cheat River Limestone Company is a abandoned underground mine producing Stone, located in Rowlesburg, Preston County, WV. It has 247 violations on record (69 S&S) and $71K in proposed penalties. Operated by Greer Industries Inc.

Cheat River Limestone Company

Abandoned Underground Stone

Operator: Greer Industries Inc

Controller: Greer Industries Inc

Location: Rowlesburg, Preston County, WV

247
Violations
69
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$71K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/07/2022 57.5071(a) S&S ModNegligence $716
09/07/2022 57.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/06/2022 57.5060(b)(3) S&S ModNegligence $716
08/23/2022 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/10/2022 48.6(b) S&S ModNegligence $239
08/09/2022 57.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $215
08/08/2022 56.14132(b)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/06/2022 57.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/05/2022 57.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/28/2022 57.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/28/2022 57.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/28/2022 57.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/23/2022 57.4361(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/23/2022 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/07/2022 57.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/21/2021 57.14100(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
04/22/2021 57.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/22/2021 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/19/2021 56.9100 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/06/2021 56.12005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/28/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
07/03/2015 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 71d lost
04/14/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost
02/18/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
06/21/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 255d lost
12/07/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 98d lost
10/21/2009 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
04/09/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
09/05/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted
02/01/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 16d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/09/2022 11/09/2022 5.00 1
10/27/2022 10/27/2022 1.25 1
10/03/2022 10/03/2022 8.00 1
08/04/2022 09/20/2022 121.00 4
04/04/2022 06/02/2022 59.25 2
01/04/2022 03/03/2022 47.00 1
10/01/2021 11/08/2021 31.50 1
07/09/2021 08/11/2021 26.00 2
04/05/2021 06/23/2021 78.00 2
02/02/2021 03/24/2021 46.75 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4601563
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.3608330, -79.6908330
Nearest TownRowlesburg

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Cheat River Limestone Company have?

Cheat River Limestone Company has 247 MSHA violations on record, of which 69 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $71K.

What type of mine is Cheat River Limestone Company?

Cheat River Limestone Company is a Underground mine producing Stone, located in Rowlesburg, Preston County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Cheat River Limestone Company?

According to MSHA records, Cheat River Limestone Company has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Cheat River Limestone Company?

Cheat River Limestone Company is operated by Greer Industries Inc and controlled by Greer Industries Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4601563.