Key Takeaway
Lower War Eagle Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Panther, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 209 violations on record (50 S&S) and $72K in proposed penalties. Operated by Brooks Run South Mining, LLC.
Lower War Eagle Mine
Operator: Brooks Run South Mining, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Panther, Mcdowell County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 209 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/29/2016 | 75.333(e)(1)(ii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 02/24/2016 | 75.508 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/17/2016 | 75.360(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 02/17/2016 | 75.1714-6 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $138 |
| 02/10/2016 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $108 |
| 02/09/2016 | 75.606 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/08/2016 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 02/08/2016 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 02/02/2016 | 75.333(c)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/26/2016 | 75.380(d)(7)(vi) | S&S | LowNegligence | $308 |
| 12/15/2015 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/09/2015 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 12/09/2015 | 75.508 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/06/2015 | 75.312(f)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/01/2015 | 75.1107-16(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/01/2015 | 75.1107-1(a)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/01/2015 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 11/30/2015 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/30/2015 | 75.202(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $585 |
| 11/17/2015 | 75.1505(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2015 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 11d lost |
| 05/30/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 55d lost |
| 12/30/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/12/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/31/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/09/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/25/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/21/2013 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 6d restricted |
| 03/02/2013 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 44d lost |
| 01/31/2013 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 41 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2017 | 04/03/2017 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 01/09/2017 | 01/10/2017 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 10/03/2016 | 10/03/2016 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/08/2016 | 08/08/2016 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 04/27/2016 | 04/27/2016 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 03/22/2016 | 03/22/2016 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 03/08/2016 | 03/08/2016 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 01/25/2016 | 03/08/2016 | 262.00 | 3 |
| 01/20/2016 | 01/21/2016 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 10/07/2015 | 12/28/2015 | 197.25 | 7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Lower War Eagle Mine have?
Lower War Eagle Mine has 209 MSHA violations on record, of which 50 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $72K.
What type of mine is Lower War Eagle Mine?
Lower War Eagle Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Panther, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Lower War Eagle Mine?
According to MSHA records, Lower War Eagle Mine has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Lower War Eagle Mine?
Lower War Eagle Mine is operated by Brooks Run South Mining, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609387.