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
Operator: San Juan Coal Company
Controller: Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC
Location: La Plata Post Office, San Juan County, NM
Recent Violations
View all 165 →| 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
View all 34 →| 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
View all 52 →| 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 |
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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.