Key Takeaway

Cherokee Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Elbert, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 331 violations on record (122 S&S) and $218K in proposed penalties. Operated by Riverside Energy Company, LLC.

Cherokee Mine

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: Riverside Energy Company, LLC

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc

Location: Elbert, Mcdowell County, WV

331
Violations
122
S&S Violations
31
Accidents
$218K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/28/2008 75.202(a) S&S HighNegligence $12,500
03/28/2008 75.220(a)(1) S&S HighNegligence $56,900
03/28/2008 75.360(a)(1) S&S HighNegligence $56,900
03/24/2008 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $285
03/21/2008 75.364(a)(2)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/21/2008 75.1714-2(f) Non-S&S $0
03/14/2008 75.1100-2(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/14/2008 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/14/2008 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
03/14/2008 75.1100-3 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/14/2008 75.703 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/14/2008 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
03/14/2008 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
03/06/2008 75.1714-2(f) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
11/20/2007 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/20/2007 75.1100-2(f) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/15/2007 75.1100-2(e)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/15/2007 75.1103-4(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/14/2007 75.206(e) S&S ModNegligence $392
11/14/2007 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $138

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/16/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 207d lost
07/23/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/11/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost
06/19/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost
06/18/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost
06/16/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost
06/04/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost
05/27/2003 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
05/01/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 62d lost
04/25/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 67d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/29/2012 02/29/2012 1.75 1
10/06/2011 10/07/2011 2.00 1
08/15/2011 08/16/2011 1.75 1
06/07/2011 06/08/2011 4.50 2
05/12/2008 05/12/2008 6.00 1
04/02/2008 04/02/2008 4.00 1
03/06/2008 03/31/2008 71.25 3
11/13/2007 12/27/2007 112.25 4
07/16/2007 09/27/2007 14.25 2
04/02/2007 06/27/2007 96.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608048
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2930550, -81.5233330
Nearest TownElbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Cherokee Mine have?

Cherokee Mine has 331 MSHA violations on record, of which 122 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $218K.

What type of mine is Cherokee Mine?

Cherokee Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Elbert, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Cherokee Mine?

According to MSHA records, Cherokee Mine has 31 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Cherokee Mine?

Cherokee Mine is operated by Riverside Energy Company, LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608048.