Key Takeaway

Low Gap Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Skygusty, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 321 violations on record (180 S&S) and $190K in proposed penalties. Operated by Extra Energy, Inc..

Low Gap Surface Mine

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Extra Energy, Inc.

Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc

Location: Skygusty, Mcdowell County, WV

Employees: 5

321
Violations
180
S&S Violations
44
Accidents
$190K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/20/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $215
07/20/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $215
07/14/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $481
07/11/2022 77.705 Non-S&S ModNegligence $349
03/01/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
03/01/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
03/01/2022 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
03/01/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
02/15/2022 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $407
02/15/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
02/15/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
02/09/2022 77.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/09/2022 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/09/2022 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/09/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
02/05/2020 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
09/11/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
01/14/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
01/14/2019 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
09/18/2018 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/07/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 9d lost, 11d restricted
05/05/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 5d restricted
05/29/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/25/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/10/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 307d lost
10/15/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/15/2008 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost
10/04/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 171d lost
05/29/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/29/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/07/2025 10/07/2025 2.25 1
05/16/2025 05/16/2025 6.00 2
10/08/2024 10/08/2024 2.75 1
04/25/2024 04/25/2024 8.50 1
11/20/2023 11/20/2023 10.00 1
04/17/2023 04/18/2023 2.50 1
01/17/2023 01/26/2023 7.25 1
07/08/2022 08/08/2022 61.75 1
01/13/2022 03/31/2022 87.75 2
07/14/2021 07/14/2021 10.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4605741
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2738890, -81.4955560
Nearest TownSkygusty

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Low Gap Surface Mine have?

Low Gap Surface Mine has 321 MSHA violations on record, of which 180 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $190K.

What type of mine is Low Gap Surface Mine?

Low Gap Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Skygusty, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Low Gap Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Low Gap Surface Mine has 44 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Low Gap Surface Mine?

Low Gap Surface Mine is operated by Extra Energy, Inc. and controlled by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4605741.