Key Takeaway

Josephine No 2 Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Josephine, Raleigh County, WV. It has 1,561 violations on record (489 S&S) and $1.5M in proposed penalties. Operated by Pocahontas Coal Company LLC.

Josephine No 2 Mine

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: Pocahontas Coal Company LLC

Controller: Metinvest B V

Location: Josephine, Raleigh County, WV

1,561
Violations
489
S&S Violations
123
Accidents
$1.5M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/12/2014 75.1100-3 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/12/2014 77.701 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
03/12/2014 75.380(d)(7)(vii) S&S ModNegligence $5,503
03/12/2014 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
03/12/2014 77.1109(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/07/2014 75.360(g) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/07/2014 75.380(d)(7)(vi) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
03/07/2014 75.370(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $499
03/06/2014 75.403 Non-S&S LowNegligence $499
03/06/2014 75.403 S&S ModNegligence $70,000
02/26/2014 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $392
02/26/2014 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
02/26/2014 75.211(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/26/2014 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,530
02/26/2014 75.1719-4(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/26/2014 75.1505(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $150
02/25/2014 75.333(b)(2) S&S ModNegligence $873
02/25/2014 75.1731(b) S&S ModNegligence $2,901
02/25/2014 75.1506(h)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/25/2014 75.1403 S&S ModNegligence $585

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/02/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/01/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 291d lost
03/20/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/14/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/28/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 146d lost
11/08/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost
09/13/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/01/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/05/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost
03/28/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 8d lost, 8d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/05/2018 08/05/2018 3.75 1
08/01/2016 08/01/2016 2.50 1
07/07/2015 07/07/2015 5.50 1
04/06/2015 04/07/2015 6.25 1
01/12/2015 01/13/2015 6.25 1
10/01/2014 10/02/2014 9.75 1
08/07/2014 08/07/2014 9.00 1
04/02/2014 06/26/2014 41.50 5
03/25/2014 03/25/2014 8.00 1
01/07/2014 03/19/2014 380.75 7

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4607191
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5966670, -81.2438890
Nearest TownJosephine

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Josephine No 2 Mine have?

Josephine No 2 Mine has 1561 MSHA violations on record, of which 489 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.5M.

What type of mine is Josephine No 2 Mine?

Josephine No 2 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Josephine, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Josephine No 2 Mine?

According to MSHA records, Josephine No 2 Mine has 123 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Josephine No 2 Mine?

Josephine No 2 Mine is operated by Pocahontas Coal Company LLC and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4607191.