Key Takeaway

No 34 Mine is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Pineville, Wyoming County, WV. It has 251 violations on record (102 S&S) and $297K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluestone Coal Corporation.

No 34 Mine

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Bluestone Coal Corporation

Controller: James C Justice II

Location: Pineville, Wyoming County, WV

251
Violations
102
S&S Violations
18
Accidents
$297K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/18/2011 77.410(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/18/2011 77.1109(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $634
10/18/2011 77.1110 Non-S&S HighNegligence $634
10/18/2011 77.1103(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $634
01/20/2011 50.20 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
01/20/2011 50.20 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
01/20/2011 50.20 Non-S&S HighNegligence $150
01/20/2011 71.403(d) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
01/12/2011 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $207
01/12/2011 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $207
01/05/2011 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $460
01/05/2011 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $308
12/29/2010 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/29/2010 77.205(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/22/2010 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $425
12/22/2010 77.1103(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/22/2010 77.208(e) Non-S&S HighNegligence $425
12/22/2010 77.207 S&S ModNegligence $634
08/16/2010 77.1608(c) S&S ModNegligence $946
08/16/2010 77.1104 Non-S&S HighNegligence $425

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/11/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 88d lost
07/24/2010 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/06/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted
04/16/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost
03/29/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost
10/06/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost
10/03/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 171d lost
09/05/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 140d lost
09/13/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 110d lost
08/04/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/23/2025 09/23/2025 3.00 1
03/27/2024 03/27/2024 1.00 1
04/15/2015 04/15/2015 6.75 1
10/06/2014 10/08/2014 7.25 1
04/21/2014 04/21/2014 5.25 1
10/28/2013 10/30/2013 6.75 1
04/02/2013 04/08/2013 8.50 1
03/06/2013 03/06/2013 2.50 1
04/23/2012 05/10/2012 19.00 2
10/17/2011 10/21/2011 16.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608684
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5341670, -81.5011110
Nearest TownPineville

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does No 34 Mine have?

No 34 Mine has 251 MSHA violations on record, of which 102 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $297K.

What type of mine is No 34 Mine?

No 34 Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Pineville, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at No 34 Mine?

According to MSHA records, No 34 Mine has 18 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates No 34 Mine?

No 34 Mine is operated by Bluestone Coal Corporation and controlled by James C Justice II. MSHA Mine ID: 4608684.