Key Takeaway

Eagle Creek No 5 Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Sharples, Logan County, WV. It has 203 violations on record (99 S&S) and $330K in proposed penalties. Operated by Eagle Creek Mining LLC.

Eagle Creek No 5 Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Eagle Creek Mining LLC

Controller: John M Potter; Thomas A Potter

Location: Sharples, Logan County, WV

203
Violations
99
S&S Violations
20
Accidents
$330K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/29/2015 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $108
10/29/2015 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $2,106
07/14/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S $0
07/14/2015 77.1605(d) Non-S&S $0
07/14/2015 77.404(a) Non-S&S $0
07/13/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/08/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $112
07/08/2015 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $436
07/08/2015 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $436
03/13/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
02/24/2015 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/24/2015 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/24/2015 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $946
02/24/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $499
02/23/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $334
02/23/2015 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $334
02/23/2015 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $634
02/23/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $150
02/23/2015 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $634
02/23/2015 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $2,106

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/26/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost
11/08/2014 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 170d lost
08/23/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/21/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
07/16/2014 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 239d lost
05/05/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
03/21/2014 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/06/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 260d lost
10/02/2012 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/29/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 11d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/19/2021 07/19/2021 2.25 1
12/21/2020 12/21/2020 2.25 1
08/11/2020 08/11/2020 5.00 1
04/10/2019 04/18/2019 7.75 1
12/18/2018 12/19/2018 8.00 1
04/02/2018 04/03/2018 9.00 1
10/25/2017 10/26/2017 9.00 1
05/02/2017 05/02/2017 14.00 2
10/24/2016 11/02/2016 7.00 1
05/31/2016 06/02/2016 12.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4606750
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.9183330, -81.8386110
Nearest TownSharples

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Eagle Creek No 5 Mine have?

Eagle Creek No 5 Mine has 203 MSHA violations on record, of which 99 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $330K.

What type of mine is Eagle Creek No 5 Mine?

Eagle Creek No 5 Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Sharples, Logan County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Eagle Creek No 5 Mine?

According to MSHA records, Eagle Creek No 5 Mine has 20 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Eagle Creek No 5 Mine?

Eagle Creek No 5 Mine is operated by Eagle Creek Mining LLC and controlled by John M Potter; Thomas A Potter. MSHA Mine ID: 4606750.