Key Takeaway

No 6 is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Dingess, Mingo County, WV. It has 473 violations on record (165 S&S) and $307K in proposed penalties. Operated by Aracoma Coal Company Inc.

No 6

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: Aracoma Coal Company Inc

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Dingess, Mingo County, WV

473
Violations
165
S&S Violations
52
Accidents
$307K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 473 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/20/2012 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2010 77.507 S&S ModNegligence $585
06/24/2010 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2010 77.512 S&S ModNegligence $585
06/24/2010 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2010 77.513 S&S ModNegligence $585
06/24/2010 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $585
11/20/2009 75.364(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/09/2009 75.1202 Non-S&S ModNegligence $634
07/09/2009 75.364(h) Non-S&S HighNegligence $585
07/09/2009 47.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $460
07/08/2009 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $634
07/07/2009 75.333(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
07/07/2009 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $1,412
07/02/2009 75.1403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $190
07/02/2009 48.9(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
07/02/2009 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $3,143
07/02/2009 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $3,143
05/19/2009 75.1403 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/15/2009 75.1403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $190

Accidents & Injuries

View all 52 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/07/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
10/17/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 174d lost
07/01/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/22/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
12/11/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
11/10/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/11/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 100d lost
08/04/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 117d lost
06/23/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
06/05/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 102d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/14/2014 10/14/2014 10.00 1
07/24/2014 07/24/2014 6.00 1
04/01/2014 04/01/2014 8.00 1
01/23/2014 01/23/2014 6.00 1
11/26/2013 12/09/2013 12.00 1
07/09/2013 07/09/2013 8.00 1
04/02/2013 04/04/2013 7.00 1
03/04/2013 03/05/2013 9.50 1
11/20/2012 11/21/2012 14.50 1
07/02/2012 07/02/2012 6.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608224
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.4872220, -82.2433330
Nearest TownDingess

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does No 6 have?

No 6 has 473 MSHA violations on record, of which 165 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $307K.

What type of mine is No 6?

No 6 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 6?

According to MSHA records, No 6 has 52 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates No 6?

No 6 is operated by Aracoma Coal Company Inc and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608224.