Key Takeaway

Mine No 5 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Cowen, Webster County, WV. It has 384 violations on record (119 S&S) and $136K in proposed penalties. Operated by Brooks Run Mining Company LLC.

Mine No 5

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Brooks Run Mining Company LLC

Controller: Pristine Clean Energy LLC

Location: Cowen, Webster County, WV

384
Violations
119
S&S Violations
72
Accidents
$136K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/25/2009 75.202(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $460
08/25/2009 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/13/2009 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/20/2009 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $745
05/13/2009 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $460
05/13/2009 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/05/2009 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/05/2009 75.807 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/29/2009 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $392
04/20/2009 Non-S&S $0
02/20/2009 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/10/2009 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/10/2009 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $117
01/26/2009 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $392
01/21/2009 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/14/2009 75.504 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/13/2009 75.1101-1(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
01/12/2009 75.1103-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/12/2009 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/08/2009 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/22/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/20/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/19/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/12/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/13/2009 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
07/14/2008 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
06/05/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/29/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 221d lost
03/26/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost
03/15/2007 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/03/2009 11/14/2009 20.00 2
08/07/2009 09/24/2009 73.50 4
04/20/2009 04/28/2009 30.00 2
04/01/2009 06/25/2009 170.00 3
01/06/2009 03/31/2009 257.25 1
11/06/2008 12/31/2008 197.00 2
07/01/2008 09/30/2008 217.50 3
04/01/2008 06/23/2008 242.50 3
01/08/2008 03/31/2008 194.25 2
10/01/2007 12/19/2007 173.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608218
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.5836110, -80.6627770
Nearest TownCowen

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine No 5 have?

Mine No 5 has 384 MSHA violations on record, of which 119 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $136K.

What type of mine is Mine No 5?

Mine No 5 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Cowen, Webster County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine No 5?

According to MSHA records, Mine No 5 has 72 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine No 5?

Mine No 5 is operated by Brooks Run Mining Company LLC and controlled by Pristine Clean Energy LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4608218.