Key Takeaway

Hiope #8 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Amonate, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 55 violations on record (28 S&S) and $19K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hiope Mining Inc.

Hiope #8

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Hiope Mining Inc

Controller: Ronald Combs

Location: Amonate, Mcdowell County, WV

55
Violations
28
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$19K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/04/2002 75.1204 Non-S&S HighNegligence $55
04/23/2001 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $277
04/23/2001 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/23/2001 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $173
04/23/2001 75.1712-3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/12/2001 75.370(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $161
03/12/2001 75.370(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $161
03/07/2001 75.360(b) S&S HighNegligence $0
03/05/2001 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $277
03/05/2001 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/05/2001 75.1722(b) S&S HighNegligence $2,000
03/05/2001 75.1722(b) S&S HighNegligence $2,000
03/05/2001 75.400 S&S HighNegligence $3,800
03/05/2001 75.360(b) S&S HighNegligence $1,500
03/05/2001 77.205 S&S ModNegligence $173
03/05/2001 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $196
02/01/2001 75.360(b) S&S HighNegligence $2,531
02/01/2001 75.1725(a) S&S HighNegligence $475
01/12/2001 75.1722(c) S&S ModNegligence $277
01/12/2001 75.1722(c) S&S ModNegligence $277

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/16/2000 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost
06/05/2000 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/30/2000 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/11/2000 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost
01/20/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 133d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/04/2002 09/05/2002 9.00 1
01/08/2002 01/09/2002 6.25 1
12/07/2001 12/07/2001 6.00 1
11/07/2001 11/08/2001 15.00 2
09/11/2001 09/19/2001 8.00 1
07/23/2001 07/23/2001 6.00 1
06/25/2001 06/28/2001 12.50 1
06/08/2001 06/11/2001 9.00 1
06/04/2001 06/08/2001 12.00 1
05/16/2001 05/30/2001 3.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608707
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2063890, -81.6663890
Nearest TownAmonate

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Hiope #8 have?

Hiope #8 has 55 MSHA violations on record, of which 28 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $19K.

What type of mine is Hiope #8?

Hiope #8 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Amonate, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Hiope #8?

According to MSHA records, Hiope #8 has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Hiope #8?

Hiope #8 is operated by Hiope Mining Inc and controlled by Ronald Combs. MSHA Mine ID: 4608707.