Key Takeaway
Mine No 8 is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Dingess, Mingo County, WV. It has 64 violations on record (25 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.
Mine No 8
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Dingess, Mingo County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 64 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2011 | 77.1109(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/05/2011 | 77.1605(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 08/04/2011 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/01/2011 | 50.20 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/01/2011 | 50.20 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/24/2011 | 77.1605(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 05/01/2011 | 75.330(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/01/2011 | 75.203(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 04/27/2011 | 77.400(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 04/26/2011 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/26/2011 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 04/25/2011 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/25/2011 | 75.606 | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 04/20/2011 | 75.342(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/20/2011 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/19/2011 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $687 |
| 04/19/2011 | 75.1107-13(l) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/19/2011 | 75.601-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/19/2011 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/19/2011 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/08/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 08/04/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/12/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 05/10/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/02/2011 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 33d lost |
| 03/04/2011 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 29d lost |
| 01/18/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/01/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/13/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 17 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2011 | 10/11/2011 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/25/2011 | 08/05/2011 | 44.50 | 1 |
| 05/24/2011 | 06/01/2011 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 04/12/2011 | 05/11/2011 | 167.50 | 3 |
| 03/22/2011 | 03/22/2011 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 03/16/2011 | 03/16/2011 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 01/19/2011 | 03/08/2011 | 83.50 | 2 |
| 10/25/2010 | 10/25/2010 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 08/26/2009 | 09/28/2009 | 47.50 | 2 |
| 08/24/2009 | 08/26/2009 | 5.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mine No 8 have?
Mine No 8 has 64 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is Mine No 8?
Mine No 8 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Dingess, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine No 8?
According to MSHA records, Mine No 8 has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mine No 8?
Mine No 8 is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609269.