Key Takeaway

Chess Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It has 16 violations on record (7 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Elk Run Coal Company, Inc..

Chess Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Elk Run Coal Company, Inc.

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Sylvester, Boone County, WV

16
Violations
7
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/25/2006 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/19/2006 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/19/2006 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $177
09/19/2006 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $228
09/19/2006 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/19/2006 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/19/2006 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $177
09/19/2006 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $177
09/19/2006 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/28/2006 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $177
08/28/2006 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $177
10/13/2005 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $107
10/13/2005 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/13/2005 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/13/2005 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/13/2005 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/07/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/29/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/11/2006 10/25/2006 12.00 1
06/06/2006 09/28/2006 37.75 1
11/30/2005 12/07/2005 25.50 2
10/11/2005 10/31/2005 37.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609049
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.0066660, -81.5708330
Nearest TownSylvester

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Chess Surface Mine have?

Chess Surface Mine has 16 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Chess Surface Mine?

Chess Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Chess Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Chess Surface Mine has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Chess Surface Mine?

Chess Surface Mine is operated by Elk Run Coal Company, Inc. and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609049.