Key Takeaway

Lower Shannon Branch is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Capels, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 31 violations on record (9 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Reclaiming LLC.

Lower Shannon Branch

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Reclaiming LLC

Controller: Rory J Cutaia

Location: Capels, Mcdowell County, WV

31
Violations
9
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/14/2010 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/14/2010 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $190
09/14/2010 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/13/2010 77.1705 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/13/2010 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/08/2010 77.205(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/08/2010 77.204 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/08/2010 77.206(a) S&S ModNegligence $127
09/08/2010 77.1103(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/22/2009 71.403(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/21/2009 77.400(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/21/2009 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/21/2009 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/21/2009 77.400(a) S&S LowNegligence $127
01/14/2009 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/13/2009 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/26/2008 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $460
09/25/2008 77.208(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/25/2008 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/25/2008 77.400(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/14/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 241d lost
12/28/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/07/2011 07/07/2011 8.00 2
04/11/2011 04/13/2011 6.00 1
10/06/2010 10/08/2010 9.50 1
09/30/2010 09/30/2010 5.00 1
09/08/2010 09/23/2010 57.25 3
01/05/2010 01/06/2010 6.00 1
09/21/2009 09/28/2009 35.00 2
01/13/2009 01/23/2009 36.50 1
09/02/2008 09/26/2008 47.00 3
02/13/2008 03/14/2008 80.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609143
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4630550, -81.5997220
Nearest TownCapels

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Lower Shannon Branch have?

Lower Shannon Branch has 31 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Lower Shannon Branch?

Lower Shannon Branch is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Capels, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Lower Shannon Branch?

According to MSHA records, Lower Shannon Branch has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Lower Shannon Branch?

Lower Shannon Branch is operated by Reclaiming LLC and controlled by Rory J Cutaia. MSHA Mine ID: 4609143.