Key Takeaway
Cook Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Uneeda, Boone County, WV. It has 181 violations on record (69 S&S) and $435K in proposed penalties. Operated by Independence Coal Company.
Cook Mine
Operator: Independence Coal Company
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Location: Uneeda, Boone County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 181 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2013 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,111 |
| 06/18/2013 | 75.312(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/11/2013 | 75.311(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 01/30/2013 | 75.1714-3(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/13/2012 | 75.363(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $745 |
| 05/02/2012 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 04/18/2012 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $873 |
| 02/22/2012 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 02/07/2012 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 12/08/2011 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 12/06/2011 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 11/30/2011 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $2,282 |
| 11/30/2011 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 11/30/2011 | 75.202(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,421 |
| 11/15/2011 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 11/15/2011 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 11/15/2011 | 75.1711-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 11/15/2011 | 75.1711-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 11/15/2011 | 75.1722(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 10/19/2011 | 77.1607(p) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 20 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/19/2013 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/02/2012 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/30/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/20/2012 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/24/2011 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/20/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 91d lost |
| 03/29/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 63d restricted |
| 03/23/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/08/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
Inspections
View all 30 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2013 | 12/30/2013 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 09/17/2013 | 09/27/2013 | 49.00 | 1 |
| 06/17/2013 | 06/27/2013 | 66.50 | 3 |
| 01/03/2013 | 02/28/2013 | 65.00 | 2 |
| 10/01/2012 | 12/13/2012 | 62.00 | 1 |
| 08/01/2012 | 09/24/2012 | 59.00 | 2 |
| 07/06/2012 | 07/06/2012 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2012 | 07/20/2012 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 05/08/2012 | 05/08/2012 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 05/02/2012 | 05/14/2012 | 13.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cook Mine have?
Cook Mine has 181 MSHA violations on record, of which 69 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $435K.
What type of mine is Cook Mine?
Cook Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Uneeda, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cook Mine?
According to MSHA records, Cook Mine has 20 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cook Mine?
Cook Mine is operated by Independence Coal Company and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609328.