Key Takeaway

No 4 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Dingess, Mingo County, WV. It has 158 violations on record (46 S&S) and $25K in proposed penalties. Operated by Laurel Creek Company Inc.

No 4

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Laurel Creek Company Inc

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Dingess, Mingo County, WV

158
Violations
46
S&S Violations
28
Accidents
$25K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/07/2008 75.1505(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/01/2008 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,026
12/12/2007 75.1100-2(f) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/12/2007 75.202(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $745
10/23/2007 75.1200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
08/22/2007 75.904 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
08/21/2007 77.904 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
08/20/2007 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
08/20/2007 75.1722(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,026
08/20/2007 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $634
08/20/2007 75.1403-8(e) S&S ModNegligence $1,026
05/24/2007 S&S ModNegligence $1,026
05/24/2007 48.9 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/24/2007 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
05/22/2007 Non-S&S ModNegligence $392
05/21/2007 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $392
05/21/2007 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $1,944
05/21/2007 75.1722(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
05/21/2007 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $2,106
05/08/2007 75.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $425

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/04/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 8d lost, 9d restricted
03/09/2007 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/21/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/19/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/05/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/25/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/09/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/16/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 81d lost
09/14/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/20/2006 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/06/2008 06/06/2008 8.00 1
02/29/2008 03/31/2008 112.25 1
10/09/2007 12/19/2007 147.00 1
08/20/2007 08/23/2007 25.50 1
04/19/2007 06/21/2007 60.00 1
01/10/2007 03/06/2007 164.00 2
12/09/2006 12/09/2006 10.00 1
11/06/2006 12/14/2006 100.50 1
08/23/2006 08/24/2006 15.00 1
08/04/2006 10/02/2006 106.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608902
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8327770, -82.1800000
Nearest TownDingess

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does No 4 have?

No 4 has 158 MSHA violations on record, of which 46 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $25K.

What type of mine is No 4?

No 4 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Dingess, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at No 4?

According to MSHA records, No 4 has 28 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates No 4?

No 4 is operated by Laurel Creek Company Inc and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4608902.