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

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Colony Bay Coal Company LLC

Controller: Patriot Coal Corporation

Location: Wharton, Boone County, WV

167
Violations
88
S&S Violations
41
Accidents
$87K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4606272
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8844440, -81.6938890
Nearest TownWharton

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.