Key Takeaway

No 5 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Dingess, Mingo County, WV. It has 183 violations on record (56 S&S) and $113K in proposed penalties. Operated by Laurel Creek Company Inc.

No 5

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Laurel Creek Company Inc

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Dingess, Mingo County, WV

183
Violations
56
S&S Violations
27
Accidents
$113K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/14/2008 75.604(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $190
11/14/2008 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $946
11/13/2008 75.364(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $190
10/28/2008 75.1101-1(b) S&S ModNegligence $946
10/28/2008 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $540
10/28/2008 75.1101-1(b) S&S ModNegligence $946
10/28/2008 75.1101-1(b) S&S HighNegligence $5,211
10/21/2008 75.1202 S&S ModNegligence $946
10/21/2008 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $499
10/06/2008 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $540
10/02/2008 75.512 S&S LowNegligence $946
10/02/2008 75.604(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $190
10/01/2008 75.360(f) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
10/01/2008 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $540
10/01/2008 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $2,901
10/01/2008 75.1505(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $3,143
10/01/2008 75.1505(a)(3) S&S ModNegligence $3,143
07/30/2008 75.325(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
07/30/2008 75.333(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
07/22/2008 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $4,000

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/14/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
08/14/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost
08/05/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/14/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/10/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
04/16/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/19/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/18/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/22/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/13/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/25/2009 02/26/2009 4.00 1
10/01/2008 12/08/2008 121.75 1
07/01/2008 08/04/2008 163.75 1
04/20/2008 05/29/2008 151.00 5
01/09/2008 03/06/2008 173.50 1
10/16/2007 12/28/2007 131.00 1
10/12/2007 10/12/2007 5.00 1
07/02/2007 09/13/2007 130.50 2
04/02/2007 06/20/2007 153.75 4
01/18/2007 03/28/2007 70.50 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609132
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8527770, -82.1397220
Nearest TownDingess

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does No 5 have?

No 5 has 183 MSHA violations on record, of which 56 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $113K.

What type of mine is No 5?

No 5 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 5?

According to MSHA records, No 5 has 27 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates No 5?

No 5 is operated by Laurel Creek Company Inc and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4609132.