Key Takeaway
Cucumber Mine is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Coal, located in Cucumber, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 1,056 violations on record (302 S&S) and $1.6M in proposed penalties. Operated by Southern Minerals, Inc..
Cucumber Mine
Operator: Southern Minerals, Inc.
Controller: Edward A Asbury
Location: Cucumber, Mcdowell County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 1,056 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2017 | 75.1713-7(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 07/06/2017 | 75.1718 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 07/06/2017 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 07/06/2017 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 07/06/2017 | 45.4(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 12/05/2016 | 48.29(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 12/01/2016 | 71.600 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 01/21/2015 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 01/14/2015 | 75.1107-9(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/12/2015 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 01/07/2015 | 75.516-2(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/10/2014 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 11/06/2014 | 75.337(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $190 |
| 11/04/2014 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/04/2014 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/28/2014 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/28/2014 | 75.340(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 10/28/2014 | 75.340(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 10/28/2014 | 75.1710-1(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/22/2014 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 71 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2016 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/28/2016 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/17/2015 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 11/20/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 11/03/2015 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 07/10/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 07/09/2015 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 05/26/2015 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 03/14/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 12/16/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 667 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 03/25/2024 | 03/25/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 07/18/2019 | 07/19/2019 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 05/15/2019 | 05/17/2019 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 01/08/2019 | 01/09/2019 | 15.00 | 2 |
| 10/01/2018 | 10/01/2018 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/24/2018 | 07/24/2018 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 04/12/2018 | 04/12/2018 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 01/07/2018 | 01/07/2018 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 10/02/2017 | 10/02/2017 | 4.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cucumber Mine have?
Cucumber Mine has 1056 MSHA violations on record, of which 302 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.6M.
What type of mine is Cucumber Mine?
Cucumber Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Cucumber, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cucumber Mine?
According to MSHA records, Cucumber Mine has 71 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cucumber Mine?
Cucumber Mine is operated by Southern Minerals, Inc. and controlled by Edward A Asbury. MSHA Mine ID: 4609066.