Key Takeaway
Grassy Creek No 1 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Leivasy, Nicholas County, WV. It has 1,895 violations on record (515 S&S) and $1.7M in proposed penalties. Operated by White Buck Coal Company.
Grassy Creek No 1
Operator: White Buck Coal Company
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Location: Leivasy, Nicholas County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 1,895 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2014 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 07/24/2014 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 07/14/2014 | 75.333(d)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/08/2014 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 06/16/2014 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $176 |
| 05/29/2014 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/29/2014 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 05/27/2014 | 75.808 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,412 |
| 05/27/2014 | 75.518-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 05/22/2014 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 05/14/2014 | 75.503 | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,412 |
| 05/06/2014 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/05/2014 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 04/29/2014 | 75.1505(a)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $499 |
| 04/29/2014 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 04/24/2014 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/24/2014 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $745 |
| 04/21/2014 | 75.380(d)(7)(vi) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,795 |
| 04/17/2014 | 75.337(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 04/15/2014 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 153 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/14/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/08/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/11/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/06/2013 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/23/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 28d lost |
| 08/13/2013 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/23/2013 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 07/09/2013 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 06/19/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 132 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2015 | 09/10/2015 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/02/2015 | 06/25/2015 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 03/23/2015 | 03/27/2015 | 29.00 | 2 |
| 11/24/2014 | 12/08/2014 | 38.50 | 2 |
| 07/07/2014 | 08/27/2014 | 176.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2014 | 06/25/2014 | 444.50 | 6 |
| 01/15/2014 | 02/13/2014 | 46.00 | 2 |
| 01/06/2014 | 03/31/2014 | 564.00 | 8 |
| 10/21/2013 | 12/31/2013 | 343.00 | 6 |
| 10/09/2013 | 10/09/2013 | 10.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Grassy Creek No 1 have?
Grassy Creek No 1 has 1895 MSHA violations on record, of which 515 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.7M.
What type of mine is Grassy Creek No 1?
Grassy Creek No 1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Leivasy, Nicholas County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Grassy Creek No 1?
According to MSHA records, Grassy Creek No 1 has 153 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Grassy Creek No 1?
Grassy Creek No 1 is operated by White Buck Coal Company and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4608365.