Key Takeaway

Mercer Deep Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Cowen, Webster County, WV. It has 242 violations on record (80 S&S) and $58K in proposed penalties. Operated by Brooks Run Mining Company LLC.

Mercer Deep Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Brooks Run Mining Company LLC

Controller: Pristine Clean Energy LLC

Location: Cowen, Webster County, WV

242
Violations
80
S&S Violations
34
Accidents
$58K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/07/2007 75.512-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
05/02/2007 75.1107-4(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $362
04/25/2007 75.604(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
01/24/2007 75.333(d)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/24/2007 75.807 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/24/2007 75.1101-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/24/2007 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/10/2007 75.364(b)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/10/2007 75.364(b)(2) S&S ModNegligence $286
01/10/2007 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/18/2006 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
12/18/2006 75.364(b)(4) S&S ModNegligence $375
11/30/2006 75.312(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/08/2006 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/28/2006 75.312(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/28/2006 75.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/28/2006 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/01/2006 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $124
07/25/2006 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/25/2006 72.630(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/10/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/15/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/22/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/07/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/24/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
02/08/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/19/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/23/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 26d restricted
09/20/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/13/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/05/2007 09/18/2007 14.50 1
04/24/2007 07/02/2007 58.50 2
01/09/2007 04/04/2007 91.50 2
10/27/2006 01/05/2007 63.00 2
07/24/2006 10/10/2006 67.50 4
03/06/2006 03/13/2006 20.00 2
02/02/2006 03/30/2006 146.25 5
10/11/2005 12/28/2005 149.75 3
07/22/2005 09/30/2005 140.00 3
06/27/2005 02/17/2006 60.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608875
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.4786110, -80.6327770
Nearest TownCowen

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mercer Deep Mine have?

Mercer Deep Mine has 242 MSHA violations on record, of which 80 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $58K.

What type of mine is Mercer Deep Mine?

Mercer Deep Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Cowen, Webster County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mercer Deep Mine?

According to MSHA records, Mercer Deep Mine has 34 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mercer Deep Mine?

Mercer Deep Mine is operated by Brooks Run Mining Company LLC and controlled by Pristine Clean Energy LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4608875.