Key Takeaway
No 1A Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It has 167 violations on record (88 S&S) and $87K in proposed penalties. Operated by Colony Bay Coal Company LLC.
No 1A Surface Mine
Operator: Colony Bay Coal Company LLC
Controller: Patriot Coal Corporation
Location: Wharton, Boone County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 167 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2013 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 01/08/2013 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 08/11/2009 | 77.400(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/11/2009 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,944 |
| 08/11/2009 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 08/11/2009 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/27/2009 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 07/27/2009 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $8,893 |
| 07/15/2009 | 77.1605(l) | S&S | LowNegligence | $807 |
| 07/15/2009 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,678 |
| 06/15/2009 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 06/15/2009 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2009 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2009 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2009 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/09/2009 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/04/2009 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/04/2009 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 03/04/2009 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 03/04/2009 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 41 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 01/12/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 105d lost |
| 11/13/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 07/23/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/17/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 06/06/2008 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 01/17/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 11d lost |
| 12/19/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 20d lost |
| 07/27/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 11d lost |
| 05/08/2007 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 53 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2014 | 02/27/2014 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 09/10/2013 | 09/19/2013 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 01/02/2013 | 01/30/2013 | 29.25 | 1 |
| 08/02/2012 | 08/02/2012 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 01/04/2012 | 01/06/2012 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 09/26/2011 | 09/26/2011 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 03/14/2011 | 03/14/2011 | 18.00 | 2 |
| 09/13/2010 | 09/14/2010 | 38.50 | 2 |
| 02/04/2010 | 02/08/2010 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 07/13/2009 | 09/24/2009 | 74.50 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does No 1A Surface Mine have?
No 1A Surface Mine has 167 MSHA violations on record, of which 88 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $87K.
What type of mine is No 1A Surface Mine?
No 1A Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at No 1A Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, No 1A Surface Mine has 41 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates No 1A Surface Mine?
No 1A Surface Mine is operated by Colony Bay Coal Company LLC and controlled by Patriot Coal Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4606272.