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
Operator: GS Energy, LLC.
Controller: Voting Trust Agreement dated April 30 2010; 2010 Irrevocable Kroh Family
Location: Avondale, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 19 →| 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
View all 32 →| 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 |
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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.