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
Operator: Laurel Creek Company Inc
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Location: Dingess, Mingo County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 183 →| 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
View all 27 →| 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
View all 16 →| 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
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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.