Key Takeaway

Mine No 1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It has 368 violations on record (161 S&S) and $252K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.

Mine No 1

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC

Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc

Location: Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV

368
Violations
161
S&S Violations
57
Accidents
$252K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/12/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S $0
06/12/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S $0
06/12/2023 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $143
06/12/2023 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
06/12/2023 77.1606(c) S&S LowNegligence $198
06/08/2023 77.1600(b) Non-S&S $0
06/01/2023 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/01/2023 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/25/2023 77.207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/25/2023 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/25/2023 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/25/2023 77.1606(c) S&S LowNegligence $220
05/24/2023 77.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/24/2023 77.1600(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $159
05/24/2023 Non-S&S $0
05/24/2023 77.1601(c) S&S LowNegligence $385
05/24/2023 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/24/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $159
05/24/2023 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $182
05/24/2023 Non-S&S HighNegligence $159

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/27/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/26/2015 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
04/10/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 170d lost
11/10/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
10/22/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 141d lost
09/22/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 120d lost
03/04/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 180d lost
06/27/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 40d lost, 101d restricted
11/21/2012 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
07/14/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/26/2024 09/26/2024 3.50 1
03/27/2024 03/27/2024 2.50 1
05/23/2023 07/18/2023 67.00 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 0.25 1
03/09/2023 03/09/2023 5.50 1
03/02/2023 03/03/2023 5.75 1
02/08/2023 02/16/2023 34.00 1
10/27/2022 10/31/2022 15.00 1
09/08/2022 09/09/2022 4.50 1
09/02/2022 09/27/2022 28.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4607545
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5991670, -81.9544440
Nearest TownWharncliffe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine No 1 have?

Mine No 1 has 368 MSHA violations on record, of which 161 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $252K.

What type of mine is Mine No 1?

Mine No 1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine No 1?

According to MSHA records, Mine No 1 has 57 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine No 1?

Mine No 1 is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4607545.