Key Takeaway

La Plata Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in La Plata Post Office, San Juan County, NM. It has 165 violations on record (35 S&S) and $32K in proposed penalties. Operated by San Juan Coal Company.

La Plata Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: San Juan Coal Company

Controller: Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC

Location: La Plata Post Office, San Juan County, NM

165
Violations
35
S&S Violations
34
Accidents
$32K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/03/2008 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/30/2008 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/28/2008 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/03/2008 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,304
06/03/2008 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,304
06/03/2008 77.1710(g) S&S ModNegligence $585
06/03/2008 48.27(a)(1) S&S HighNegligence $2,161
04/11/2008 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/10/2008 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/15/2008 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/14/2008 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/12/2007 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $176
06/12/2007 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $176
06/12/2007 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $176
06/12/2007 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $176
06/11/2007 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $176
06/11/2007 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/07/2007 77.1713(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/07/2007 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/07/2007 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $176

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/29/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 102d lost
05/05/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost
02/02/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
05/08/2007 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/22/2006 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/24/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 145d lost, 42d restricted
09/30/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/25/2005 OTHER ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
09/12/2004 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/07/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/25/2009 02/25/2009 2.00 1
10/22/2008 11/12/2008 58.00 1
05/30/2008 06/06/2008 46.50 1
04/08/2008 04/15/2008 38.50 1
02/14/2008 03/24/2008 29.50 2
05/03/2007 06/29/2007 124.00 1
11/21/2006 01/25/2007 61.50 1
06/26/2006 08/10/2006 52.50 1
12/01/2005 12/01/2005 6.00 1
10/03/2005 10/17/2005 32.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2901825
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.8500000, -108.2000000
Nearest TownLa Plata Post Office

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does La Plata Mine have?

La Plata Mine has 165 MSHA violations on record, of which 35 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $32K.

What type of mine is La Plata Mine?

La Plata Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in La Plata Post Office, San Juan County, NM. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at La Plata Mine?

According to MSHA records, La Plata Mine has 34 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates La Plata Mine?

La Plata Mine is operated by San Juan Coal Company and controlled by Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 2901825.