Key Takeaway

Coalburg No. 2 Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Comfort, Kanawha County, WV. It has 284 violations on record (66 S&S) and $168K in proposed penalties. Operated by Emerald Processing, LLC..

Coalburg No. 2 Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Emerald Processing, LLC.

Controller: Patriot Coal Corporation

Location: Comfort, Kanawha County, WV

284
Violations
66
S&S Violations
21
Accidents
$168K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/26/2012 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $946
05/29/2012 77.410(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/29/2012 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/16/2012 75.371(o) Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
02/13/2012 75.1103-4(a)(1)(iii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/13/2012 75.1103-4(a)(1)(iii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/13/2012 75.1103-4(a)(1)(iii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/10/2012 75.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
11/29/2011 75.601-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $425
11/29/2011 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
11/28/2011 75.816(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
11/17/2011 77.404(a) Non-S&S $0
11/16/2011 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/15/2011 77.1713 S&S HighNegligence $3,996
11/15/2011 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/15/2011 77.1700 S&S HighNegligence $3,996
11/15/2011 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/15/2011 77.1606(a) S&S HighNegligence $1,795
11/15/2011 77.404(a) S&S HighNegligence $1,842
11/15/2011 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $499

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/15/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
01/24/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 127d lost
12/12/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 136d lost
05/03/2011 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
04/11/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
04/01/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
01/08/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
11/11/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/11/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost
10/20/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/26/2012 08/09/2012 11.75 1
05/07/2012 06/20/2012 71.25 4
01/10/2012 03/14/2012 92.50 2
10/03/2011 12/14/2011 204.00 2
08/25/2011 09/06/2011 11.00 1
08/23/2011 09/06/2011 0.00 0
07/05/2011 09/29/2011 311.75 7
04/01/2011 05/23/2011 191.75 3
01/03/2011 03/30/2011 255.25 7
10/12/2010 12/30/2010 207.50 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609231
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.1583330, -81.5861110
Nearest TownComfort

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Coalburg No. 2 Mine have?

Coalburg No. 2 Mine has 284 MSHA violations on record, of which 66 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $168K.

What type of mine is Coalburg No. 2 Mine?

Coalburg No. 2 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Comfort, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Coalburg No. 2 Mine?

According to MSHA records, Coalburg No. 2 Mine has 21 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Coalburg No. 2 Mine?

Coalburg No. 2 Mine is operated by Emerald Processing, LLC. and controlled by Patriot Coal Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4609231.