Key Takeaway

Mountaineer Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It has 188 violations on record (68 S&S) and $26K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mingo Logan Coal Company.

Mountaineer Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Mingo Logan Coal Company

Controller: Core Natural Resources Inc

Location: Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV

188
Violations
68
S&S Violations
68
Accidents
$26K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/02/2005 75.364(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/31/2005 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/31/2005 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/31/2005 75.1725(a) S&S LowNegligence $84
01/30/2005 75.1200 Non-S&S HighNegligence $60
01/24/2005 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/10/2004 75.333(b)(4) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
08/10/2004 75.1100-3 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
07/19/2004 75.606 S&S LowNegligence $135
07/19/2004 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/15/2004 75.1725 S&S ModNegligence $191
04/15/2004 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/13/2004 75.202(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/02/2004 75.1003(a) S&S ModNegligence $191
02/23/2004 75.340(a) S&S ModNegligence $191
02/23/2004 75.380(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/19/2004 75.1100-2(e)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/19/2004 75.604(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/11/2004 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/29/2004 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $191

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/22/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
01/03/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
10/12/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 168d lost
09/14/2004 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 187d lost
07/19/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 227d lost
04/24/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 255d lost
10/04/2003 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 185d lost
12/30/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 60d lost
11/05/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/01/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/26/2005 09/27/2005 5.00 1
05/04/2005 06/30/2005 11.25 1
01/19/2005 03/24/2005 57.50 1
10/27/2004 12/31/2004 79.00 1
09/15/2004 09/23/2004 9.50 1
07/01/2004 09/30/2004 117.00 1
05/14/2004 05/14/2004 4.50 1
04/06/2004 04/06/2004 8.00 1
04/02/2004 06/30/2004 113.00 1
02/25/2004 02/25/2004 4.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4606958
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3702770, -81.5930550
Nearest TownWharncliffe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mountaineer Mine have?

Mountaineer Mine has 188 MSHA violations on record, of which 68 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $26K.

What type of mine is Mountaineer Mine?

Mountaineer Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mountaineer Mine?

According to MSHA records, Mountaineer Mine has 68 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mountaineer Mine?

Mountaineer Mine is operated by Mingo Logan Coal Company and controlled by Core Natural Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4606958.