Key Takeaway

Covington Coal Company #1 Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Ashford, Boone County, WV. It has 70 violations on record (30 S&S) and $38K in proposed penalties. Operated by Covington Coal Company LLC.

Covington Coal Company #1 Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Covington Coal Company LLC

Controller: Peter K Moran

Location: Ashford, Boone County, WV

70
Violations
30
S&S Violations
12
Accidents
$38K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/14/2015 50.20 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/29/2015 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/06/2014 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/21/2014 77.502 S&S HighNegligence $2,000
04/21/2014 71.600 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/21/2014 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $138
04/16/2014 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/16/2014 77.404(a) S&S Reckless $22,600
04/15/2014 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/15/2014 77.1600(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/14/2014 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/14/2014 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/14/2014 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/30/2013 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/27/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $285
10/03/2012 71.404(b) Non-S&S NoNegligence $100
10/03/2012 48.23 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/10/2009 77.1009 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
02/03/2009 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/03/2009 77.1606(c) S&S LowNegligence $499

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/23/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/18/2014 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/11/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
12/09/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
10/28/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/06/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/07/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/05/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
06/28/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/16/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/11/2021 02/16/2021 18.00 1
04/06/2020 04/06/2020 9.75 1
10/31/2019 11/04/2019 12.00 1
05/09/2019 05/09/2019 8.00 1
10/11/2018 10/15/2018 10.75 1
05/30/2018 05/30/2018 8.00 1
10/02/2017 10/03/2017 10.00 1
06/05/2017 06/05/2017 5.50 1
10/18/2016 12/22/2016 10.00 1
06/21/2016 06/23/2016 17.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609010
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.1991670, -81.6938890
Nearest TownAshford

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Covington Coal Company #1 Mine have?

Covington Coal Company #1 Mine has 70 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $38K.

What type of mine is Covington Coal Company #1 Mine?

Covington Coal Company #1 Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Ashford, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Covington Coal Company #1 Mine?

According to MSHA records, Covington Coal Company #1 Mine has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Covington Coal Company #1 Mine?

Covington Coal Company #1 Mine is operated by Covington Coal Company LLC and controlled by Peter K Moran. MSHA Mine ID: 4609010.