Key Takeaway

Hernshaw 14A Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It has 257 violations on record (97 S&S) and $32K in proposed penalties. Operated by Eastern Associated Coal LLC.

Hernshaw 14A Mine

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Controller: Patriot Coal Corporation

Location: Wharton, Boone County, WV

257
Violations
97
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$32K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/17/2007 75.1403-6(a)(1) Non-S&S $0
09/14/2007 75.1715 S&S ModNegligence $190
09/14/2007 75.333(d)(3) S&S ModNegligence $263
09/14/2007 75.360(f) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/14/2007 77.516 S&S ModNegligence $176
06/14/2007 75.1107-16(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/14/2007 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S $0
03/08/2007 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $254
03/08/2007 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $144
09/11/2006 75.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/14/2006 75.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/13/2006 75.1403-5(g) Non-S&S $0
06/13/2006 75.1403-5(g) S&S ModNegligence $247
06/12/2006 75.1722(a) S&S ModNegligence $247
06/12/2006 75.1101-8(a) S&S ModNegligence $247
06/12/2006 75.1722(b) S&S ModNegligence $247
06/12/2006 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/12/2006 75.1722(c) S&S ModNegligence $247
06/12/2006 75.1103-4(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $247
06/07/2006 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/21/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 124d lost
09/09/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 195d lost
08/10/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost
11/08/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 149d lost
10/19/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/02/2007 09/18/2007 21.50 1
06/14/2007 06/14/2007 11.00 1
03/06/2007 03/29/2007 33.00 1
12/21/2006 12/21/2006 7.00 1
09/11/2006 09/28/2006 25.00 1
01/05/2006 06/21/2006 145.00 2
12/22/2005 01/05/2006 18.00 2
11/28/2005 12/28/2005 84.00 3
09/07/2005 10/24/2005 37.50 2
07/06/2005 08/10/2005 98.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608945
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8908330, -81.6988880
Nearest TownWharton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Hernshaw 14A Mine have?

Hernshaw 14A Mine has 257 MSHA violations on record, of which 97 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $32K.

What type of mine is Hernshaw 14A Mine?

Hernshaw 14A Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Hernshaw 14A Mine?

According to MSHA records, Hernshaw 14A Mine has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Hernshaw 14A Mine?

Hernshaw 14A Mine is operated by Eastern Associated Coal LLC and controlled by Patriot Coal Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4608945.