Key Takeaway

Lens Creek Mine No 1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Hernshaw, Kanawha County, WV. It has 33 violations on record (27 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pritchard Mining Company Inc.

Lens Creek Mine No 1

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Pritchard Mining Company Inc

Controller: Andrew B Jordon

Location: Hernshaw, Kanawha County, WV

33
Violations
27
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/29/2004 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $99
09/29/2004 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/29/2004 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $99
01/29/2004 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $124
01/16/2004 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $154
01/13/2004 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $124
12/23/2003 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $114
07/15/2003 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
07/15/2003 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/08/2003 77.1710(d) S&S ModNegligence $201
07/08/2003 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $164
11/20/2002 77.400(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
07/30/2002 77.400(c) S&S ModNegligence $150
07/25/2002 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $184
11/13/2001 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $66
11/13/2001 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $66
11/13/2001 77.1605(a) S&S ModNegligence $66
11/01/2001 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $113
06/05/2001 48.26 Non-S&S ModNegligence $119
06/04/2001 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $173

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/08/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
01/08/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 370d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/03/2006 01/05/2006 19.00 1
08/23/2005 08/24/2005 6.00 1
02/09/2005 02/10/2005 16.00 1
10/07/2004 10/07/2004 8.00 1
09/27/2004 09/29/2004 0.00 0
07/16/2004 07/16/2004 4.00 1
05/19/2004 05/19/2004 4.00 1
11/04/2003 01/29/2004 51.00 2
07/30/2003 07/30/2003 8.00 1
07/14/2003 07/14/2003 6.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608184
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.1850000, -81.6322220
Nearest TownHernshaw

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Lens Creek Mine No 1 have?

Lens Creek Mine No 1 has 33 MSHA violations on record, of which 27 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Lens Creek Mine No 1?

Lens Creek Mine No 1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hernshaw, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Lens Creek Mine No 1?

According to MSHA records, Lens Creek Mine No 1 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Lens Creek Mine No 1?

Lens Creek Mine No 1 is operated by Pritchard Mining Company Inc and controlled by Andrew B Jordon. MSHA Mine ID: 4608184.