Key Takeaway

HWM 61 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Richwood, Greenbrier County, WV. It has 131 violations on record (43 S&S) and $215K in proposed penalties. Operated by South Fork Coal Co., LLC.

HWM 61

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: South Fork Coal Co., LLC

Controller: White Forest Resources, Inc

Location: Richwood, Greenbrier County, WV

131
Violations
43
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$215K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/03/2019 Non-S&S $0
06/03/2019 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $1,709
04/23/2019 77.205(e) Non-S&S $0
04/23/2019 77.502 Non-S&S $0
04/15/2019 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $474
04/15/2019 77.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
04/15/2019 77.205(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
04/15/2019 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $474
04/15/2019 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
03/11/2019 77.208(e) S&S LowNegligence $474
03/11/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $214
03/11/2019 77.1700 S&S LowNegligence $1,709
03/11/2019 77.504 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/11/2019 77.504 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/11/2019 77.404(a) S&S HighNegligence $1,057
03/11/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/11/2019 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $474
03/11/2019 77.504 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/11/2019 77.205(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,146
03/11/2019 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,057

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/07/2019 MACHINERY FATALITY Fatal
01/30/2019 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 353d lost
05/01/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 290d lost
01/05/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 375d lost
10/07/2014 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL FATALITY Fatal

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/25/2019 06/25/2019 5.50 1
06/03/2019 10/17/2019 85.00 5
03/11/2019 04/24/2019 217.75 4
03/07/2019 06/17/2019 251.00 7
11/05/2018 11/15/2018 50.50 1
11/01/2018 11/01/2018 10.00 1
06/28/2018 07/30/2018 58.50 2
02/01/2018 02/14/2018 9.50 1
12/27/2017 12/27/2017 12.00 1
11/01/2017 12/18/2017 77.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3304642
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.1300000, -80.4838890
Nearest TownRichwood

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does HWM 61 have?

HWM 61 has 131 MSHA violations on record, of which 43 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $215K.

What type of mine is HWM 61?

HWM 61 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Richwood, Greenbrier County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at HWM 61?

According to MSHA records, HWM 61 has 5 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.

Who operates HWM 61?

HWM 61 is operated by South Fork Coal Co., LLC and controlled by White Forest Resources, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3304642.