Key Takeaway

New Elk Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Weston, Las Animas County, CO. It has 146 violations on record (53 S&S) and $228K in proposed penalties. Operated by New Elk Coal Company LLC.

New Elk Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: New Elk Coal Company LLC

Controller: Allegiance Coal LTD

Location: Weston, Las Animas County, CO

146
Violations
53
S&S Violations
33
Accidents
$228K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/07/2015 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/03/2014 75.1711 Non-S&S NoNegligence $100
09/18/2013 75.350(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/04/2013 49.17(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,304
06/04/2013 49.18(a) S&S ModNegligence $499
02/05/2013 Non-S&S $0
01/29/2013 75.223(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/28/2013 48.7(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/15/2013 75.380(d)(1) S&S ModNegligence $499
09/12/2012 75.321(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/12/2012 75.380(d)(4)(iv) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/06/2012 75.203(b) S&S HighNegligence $1,111
08/03/2012 75.202(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $6,115
08/03/2012 75.202(a) Non-S&S $0
08/03/2012 75.220(a) Non-S&S $0
08/03/2012 75.1403 Non-S&S $0
08/03/2012 75.360(a)(1) S&S HighNegligence $4,000
07/31/2012 Non-S&S Reckless $167
07/24/2012 75.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/18/2012 Non-S&S $0

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/14/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/06/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/18/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/19/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/11/2012 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/08/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost
03/07/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
03/04/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
12/28/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 125d lost
12/17/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/07/2015 08/13/2015 3.00 1
05/11/2015 05/19/2015 10.00 3
01/26/2015 01/28/2015 17.00 1
11/24/2014 12/17/2014 10.50 2
07/11/2014 07/17/2014 11.50 1
05/14/2014 06/30/2014 10.00 2
05/13/2014 05/19/2014 29.00 1
02/14/2014 02/28/2014 14.00 1
10/27/2013 10/29/2013 14.75 1
09/16/2013 09/25/2013 14.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0500296
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1566670, -104.9619440
Nearest TownWeston

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does New Elk Mine have?

New Elk Mine has 146 MSHA violations on record, of which 53 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $228K.

What type of mine is New Elk Mine?

New Elk Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Weston, Las Animas County, CO. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at New Elk Mine?

According to MSHA records, New Elk Mine has 33 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates New Elk Mine?

New Elk Mine is operated by New Elk Coal Company LLC and controlled by Allegiance Coal LTD. MSHA Mine ID: 0500296.