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

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Argus Energy WV LLC

Controller: James H Booth

Location: Dunlow, Wayne County, WV

750
Violations
493
S&S Violations
92
Accidents
$1.5M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608704
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.9872220, -82.2544440
Nearest TownDunlow

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.