Key Takeaway

Mine No. 32 is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Caretta, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 1,048 violations on record (197 S&S) and $494K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lo Down Energy, Inc..

Mine No. 32

Active Underground Coal

Operator: Lo Down Energy, Inc.

Controller: Philip T Lambert

Location: Caretta, Mcdowell County, WV

Employees: 18

1,048
Violations
197
S&S Violations
15
Accidents
$494K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 1,048 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/03/2026 75.403 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/11/2026 77.502 S&S LowNegligence $0
02/11/2026 77.502 S&S LowNegligence $0
02/11/2026 77.1103(a) S&S LowNegligence $0
02/10/2026 75.512 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/10/2026 75.512 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/09/2026 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/05/2026 75.1725(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/05/2026 75.512 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/04/2026 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/04/2026 75.1731(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/04/2026 75.1101-10 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/04/2026 75.1600-2(e) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/04/2026 75.1103-5(h) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/20/2026 75.1722(a) S&S LowNegligence $0
01/13/2026 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/13/2026 75.517 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/08/2026 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $267
01/08/2026 75.517 Non-S&S LowNegligence $177
01/07/2026 75.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

View all 15 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/04/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/29/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/16/2023 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/14/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost
08/07/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 195d lost
03/11/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/04/2008 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/20/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/12/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
03/20/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/05/2026 168.50 3
12/16/2025 12/16/2025 9.00 1
11/18/2025 11/20/2025 29.75 1
10/14/2025 10/27/2025 64.00 1
09/10/2025 09/10/2025 5.50 1
09/03/2025 09/03/2025 10.00 1
07/01/2025 08/24/2025 167.75 5
06/18/2025 06/18/2025 8.00 1
06/03/2025 06/03/2025 6.00 1
04/01/2025 05/19/2025 112.50 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608659
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees18
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates37.3286110, -81.6875000
Nearest TownCaretta

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine No. 32 have?

Mine No. 32 has 1048 MSHA violations on record, of which 197 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $494K.

What type of mine is Mine No. 32?

Mine No. 32 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Caretta, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 18 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine No. 32?

According to MSHA records, Mine No. 32 has 15 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine No. 32?

Mine No. 32 is operated by Lo Down Energy, Inc. and controlled by Philip T Lambert. MSHA Mine ID: 4608659.