Key Takeaway

Kiah Creek Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Dunlow, Wayne County, WV. It has 6 violations on record (1 S&S) and $372 in proposed penalties. Operated by Pen Coal Corp.

Kiah Creek Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Pen Coal Corp

Controller: Pen Holdings Inc

Location: Dunlow, Wayne County, WV

6
Violations
1
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$372
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/28/2002 77.1713(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/28/2002 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/06/2001 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/06/2001 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/05/2000 77.1605(a) S&S ModNegligence $97
03/27/2000 50.20 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/17/2002 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 194d lost
07/16/2002 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
04/05/2001 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
02/28/2000 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 90d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/30/2002 12/09/2002 10.50 2
09/30/2002 11/07/2002 2.00 2
05/28/2002 05/29/2002 16.00 1
02/11/2002 02/11/2002 3.00 1
12/05/2001 12/05/2001 5.00 1
08/06/2001 08/06/2001 5.00 1
03/21/2001 04/10/2001 8.00 1
01/03/2001 01/03/2001 1.50 1
10/05/2000 10/06/2000 16.00 1
04/05/2000 04/05/2000 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4606606
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates38.0080550, -82.3052770
Nearest TownDunlow

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Kiah Creek Surface Mine have?

Kiah Creek Surface Mine has 6 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $372.

What type of mine is Kiah Creek Surface Mine?

Kiah Creek Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Dunlow, Wayne County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Kiah Creek Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Kiah Creek Surface Mine has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Kiah Creek Surface Mine?

Kiah Creek Surface Mine is operated by Pen Coal Corp and controlled by Pen Holdings Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4606606.