Key Takeaway
Hunter Peerless Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It has 556 violations on record (177 S&S) and $520K in proposed penalties. Operated by Elk Run Coal Company, LLC.
Hunter Peerless Mine
Operator: Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Sylvester, Boone County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 556 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2016 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 01/21/2016 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 01/19/2016 | 75.333(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 01/06/2016 | 75.1107-4(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 12/15/2015 | 75.351(q)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/15/2015 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 12/10/2015 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,282 |
| 12/10/2015 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 12/08/2015 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 11/18/2015 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 11/16/2015 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/06/2015 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 10/27/2015 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 10/26/2015 | 75.1202 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/20/2015 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 09/29/2015 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 09/26/2015 | 75.360(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 09/26/2015 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $5,080 |
| 09/10/2015 | 75.380(d)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 09/09/2015 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 40 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 06/07/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/13/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/22/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/07/2015 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 60d lost |
| 07/07/2015 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 148d lost |
| 06/09/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/10/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 10/13/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 118d lost |
| 10/06/2014 | ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 59 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2017 | 11/03/2017 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 08/18/2017 | 09/25/2017 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/31/2017 | 06/06/2017 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 01/17/2017 | 01/17/2017 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 10/26/2016 | 10/26/2016 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 10/12/2016 | 10/12/2016 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 09/20/2016 | 09/22/2016 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 04/05/2016 | 06/21/2016 | 38.00 | 2 |
| 03/09/2016 | 03/09/2016 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 01/04/2016 | 02/26/2016 | 312.00 | 8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Hunter Peerless Mine have?
Hunter Peerless Mine has 556 MSHA violations on record, of which 177 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $520K.
What type of mine is Hunter Peerless Mine?
Hunter Peerless Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Hunter Peerless Mine?
According to MSHA records, Hunter Peerless Mine has 40 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Hunter Peerless Mine?
Hunter Peerless Mine is operated by Elk Run Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609293.