Key Takeaway
North Mountain Shale is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, WV. It has 5 violations on record (0 S&S) and $604 in proposed penalties. Operated by North Mountain Shale LLC.
North Mountain Shale
Operator: North Mountain Shale LLC
Controller: C Lynch Christian III
Location: Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, WV
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 5 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/07/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 11/02/2017 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/01/2017 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 06/01/2017 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $129 |
| 08/05/2014 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 15 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2025 | 07/21/2025 | 48.00 | 2 |
| 01/09/2024 | 01/09/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/05/2023 | 06/13/2023 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 01/12/2023 | 01/19/2023 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 05/18/2022 | 05/25/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 11/04/2020 | 11/06/2020 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 03/18/2020 | 03/18/2020 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 08/08/2019 | 08/08/2019 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 11/02/2017 | 11/02/2017 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/01/2017 | 06/20/2017 | 19.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does North Mountain Shale have?
North Mountain Shale has 5 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $604.
What type of mine is North Mountain Shale?
North Mountain Shale is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, WV. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at North Mountain Shale?
According to MSHA records, North Mountain Shale has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates North Mountain Shale?
North Mountain Shale is operated by North Mountain Shale LLC and controlled by C Lynch Christian III. MSHA Mine ID: 4609453.