Key Takeaway
Copley Trace Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Dunlow, Wayne County, WV. It has 750 violations on record (493 S&S) and $1.5M in proposed penalties. Operated by Argus Energy WV LLC.
Copley Trace Surface Mine
Operator: Argus Energy WV LLC
Controller: James H Booth
Location: Dunlow, Wayne County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 750 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 04/02/2019 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $196 |
| 12/10/2018 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $429 |
| 06/04/2018 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/10/2017 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 05/10/2017 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 05/10/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 05/10/2017 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/23/2016 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 11/23/2016 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 03/09/2015 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $207 |
| 10/22/2014 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/22/2014 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 09/06/2014 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | LowNegligence | $499 |
| 03/10/2014 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,657 |
| 02/11/2014 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $745 |
| 02/04/2014 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $9,634 |
| 02/04/2014 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $499 |
| 02/04/2014 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $2,473 |
| 02/04/2014 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $499 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 92 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 372d lost |
| 08/01/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 36d lost |
| 07/23/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 91d lost |
| 06/11/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 02/13/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 41d lost |
| 09/08/2012 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/10/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 49d lost |
| 08/08/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 221d lost |
| 03/08/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 328d lost |
| 01/21/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 141 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/22/2021 | 02/22/2021 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2020 | 04/02/2020 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 10/01/2019 | 10/07/2019 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 04/02/2019 | 04/10/2019 | 20.75 | 1 |
| 12/10/2018 | 12/11/2018 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 10/11/2018 | 10/18/2018 | 41.50 | 1 |
| 05/29/2018 | 06/14/2018 | 32.25 | 1 |
| 01/24/2018 | 01/24/2018 | 16.00 | 2 |
| 04/19/2017 | 09/21/2017 | 24.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Copley Trace Surface Mine have?
Copley Trace Surface Mine has 750 MSHA violations on record, of which 493 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.5M.
What type of mine is Copley Trace Surface Mine?
Copley Trace Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Dunlow, Wayne County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Copley Trace Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Copley Trace Surface Mine has 92 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Copley Trace Surface Mine?
Copley Trace Surface Mine is operated by Argus Energy WV LLC and controlled by James H Booth. MSHA Mine ID: 4608704.