Key Takeaway
Laurel Creek/Spirit Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Madison, Boone County, WV. It has 639 violations on record (222 S&S) and $1.2M in proposed penalties. Operated by Spartan Mining Company.
Laurel Creek/Spirit Mine
Operator: Spartan Mining Company
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Madison, Boone County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 639 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2008 | 75.311(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/16/2008 | 77.403-1(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/16/2008 | 75.508 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 06/12/2008 | 75.360(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,530 |
| 06/12/2008 | 75.1505(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 06/11/2008 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 06/10/2008 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 06/10/2008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $460 | |
| 06/10/2008 | 75.1100-2(e)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 06/04/2008 | 75.333(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 06/03/2008 | 75.1101-7(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 06/03/2008 | 75.1101-8(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 06/03/2008 | 75.1722(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 06/03/2008 | 75.1100-2(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/02/2008 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/02/2008 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/30/2008 | 77.208(e) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 05/30/2008 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 05/30/2008 | 75.203(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 05/30/2008 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 30 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/17/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 34d restricted |
| 05/09/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/18/2008 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 41d restricted |
| 12/18/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/12/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 10/15/2007 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/15/2007 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 08/28/2007 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/21/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 24 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2008 | 09/11/2008 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 08/07/2008 | 08/07/2008 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2008 | 06/25/2008 | 185.25 | 5 |
| 01/04/2008 | 02/25/2008 | 208.00 | 1 |
| 10/15/2007 | 10/18/2007 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 10/02/2007 | 11/09/2007 | 315.50 | 4 |
| 06/27/2007 | 09/27/2007 | 79.75 | 2 |
| 04/02/2007 | 06/04/2007 | 130.25 | 1 |
| 01/30/2007 | 02/05/2007 | 17.00 | 2 |
| 01/22/2007 | 03/26/2007 | 70.50 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Laurel Creek/Spirit Mine have?
Laurel Creek/Spirit Mine has 639 MSHA violations on record, of which 222 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.2M.
What type of mine is Laurel Creek/Spirit Mine?
Laurel Creek/Spirit Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Madison, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Laurel Creek/Spirit Mine?
According to MSHA records, Laurel Creek/Spirit Mine has 30 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Laurel Creek/Spirit Mine?
Laurel Creek/Spirit Mine is operated by Spartan Mining Company and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608387.