Key Takeaway

Garland Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Avondale, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 19 violations on record (10 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by GS Energy, LLC..

Garland Surface Mine

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: GS Energy, LLC.

Controller: Voting Trust Agreement dated April 30 2010; 2010 Irrevocable Kroh Family

Location: Avondale, Mcdowell County, WV

Employees: 1

19
Violations
10
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/09/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/08/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
07/30/2019 77.1000 S&S HighNegligence $2,421
10/29/2015 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $150
10/29/2015 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/29/2015 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $224
10/29/2015 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $224
06/30/2014 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/30/2014 62.110(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/14/2014 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $224
05/14/2014 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/05/2014 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $224
05/05/2014 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/05/2014 77.1109(c)(1) S&S ModNegligence $150
03/20/2014 77.1607(u) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/20/2014 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $150
03/20/2014 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $873
03/20/2014 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $1,026
08/29/2012 71.500(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/01/2025 10/01/2025 2.00 1
04/25/2025 04/25/2025 3.25 1
12/10/2024 12/11/2024 3.75 1
04/11/2024 04/11/2024 5.00 1
10/27/2023 10/28/2023 5.25 1
08/10/2023 08/23/2023 3.00 1
12/21/2022 12/21/2022 5.00 1
05/26/2022 05/27/2022 3.50 1
03/16/2022 03/16/2022 4.00 1
10/28/2021 10/28/2021 7.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609426
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3997220, -81.7686110
Nearest TownAvondale

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Garland Surface Mine have?

Garland Surface Mine has 19 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Garland Surface Mine?

Garland Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Avondale, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Garland Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Garland Surface Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Garland Surface Mine?

Garland Surface Mine is operated by GS Energy, LLC. and controlled by Voting Trust Agreement dated April 30 2010; 2010 Irrevocable Kroh Family. MSHA Mine ID: 4609426.