Key Takeaway
No. 68 is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Comfort, Boone County, WV. It has 352 violations on record (251 S&S) and $395K in proposed penalties. Operated by Newtown Energy, Inc..
No. 68
Operator: Newtown Energy, Inc.
Controller: Patriot Coal Corporation
Location: Comfort, Boone County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 352 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2006 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 10/18/2004 | 75.1403-6(b)(3) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 09/16/2004 | 75.706 | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,400 |
| 09/16/2004 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,400 |
| 09/16/2004 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,400 |
| 09/16/2004 | 75.507 | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,400 |
| 09/16/2004 | 75.203 | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,400 |
| 09/16/2004 | 75.400 | S&S | HighNegligence | $7,200 |
| 09/15/2004 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,400 |
| 09/15/2004 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,400 |
| 09/15/2004 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,400 |
| 09/07/2004 | 75.1100-2(e)(1) | S&S | LowNegligence | $203 |
| 09/07/2004 | 75.515 | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,100 |
| 09/07/2004 | 75.904 | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,100 |
| 09/07/2004 | 75.1722(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,100 |
| 09/07/2004 | 75.904 | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,100 |
| 09/07/2004 | 75.515 | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,100 |
| 09/07/2004 | 75.400 | S&S | HighNegligence | $6,900 |
| 09/07/2004 | 75.1403-6(b)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,700 |
| 09/07/2004 | 75.1403-6(b)(2) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,700 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 32 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2004 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/24/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 09/23/2003 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 03/19/2003 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 30d lost |
| 03/11/2003 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/13/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 33d lost |
| 12/04/2001 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 11/17/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 78d lost |
| 10/27/2001 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 25d lost |
| 08/25/2001 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 122 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2006 | 08/07/2006 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 06/21/2006 | 06/21/2006 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 02/14/2006 | 06/13/2006 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 06/20/2005 | 06/21/2005 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 02/16/2005 | 02/16/2005 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 10/07/2004 | 12/08/2004 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 10/04/2004 | 10/04/2004 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 09/21/2004 | 09/30/2004 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 09/01/2004 | 09/30/2004 | 51.50 | 4 |
| 08/30/2004 | 09/30/2004 | 41.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does No. 68 have?
No. 68 has 352 MSHA violations on record, of which 251 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $395K.
What type of mine is No. 68?
No. 68 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Comfort, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at No. 68?
According to MSHA records, No. 68 has 32 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates No. 68?
No. 68 is operated by Newtown Energy, Inc. and controlled by Patriot Coal Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4601329.