Key Takeaway

Opus Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Chelyan, Kanawha County, WV. It has 23 violations on record (8 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by WWMV LLC.

Opus Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: WWMV LLC

Controller: CMDC LLC; RWMV LLC

Location: Chelyan, Kanawha County, WV

23
Violations
8
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$14K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/05/2013 77.1601(c) S&S ModNegligence $1,412
02/05/2013 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/05/2013 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/27/2012 77.1605(d) S&S LowNegligence $224
06/07/2012 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/07/2012 77.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/23/2012 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/23/2012 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/28/2012 Non-S&S $0
02/28/2012 77.1000 S&S HighNegligence $4,689
02/28/2012 77.1713(a) S&S HighNegligence $4,689
01/11/2012 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/11/2012 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $285
01/11/2012 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/11/2012 77.1109(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/13/2011 Non-S&S $0
12/13/2011 48.26 S&S ModNegligence $403
12/13/2011 48.26 S&S ModNegligence $745
09/12/2011 77.400(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/12/2011 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $224

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/13/2011 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

View all 18 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/19/2014 08/19/2014 4.00 1
07/01/2014 07/01/2014 2.00 1
03/04/2014 03/04/2014 4.75 1
04/30/2013 05/16/2013 28.50 1
02/05/2013 02/05/2013 2.75 1
02/05/2013 02/05/2013 10.00 1
12/10/2012 01/07/2013 38.00 1
07/09/2012 07/31/2012 33.25 1
06/06/2012 06/13/2012 19.00 2
05/29/2012 05/29/2012 2.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609400
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.1633330, -81.5225000
Nearest TownChelyan

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Opus Mine have?

Opus Mine has 23 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.

What type of mine is Opus Mine?

Opus Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Chelyan, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Opus Mine?

According to MSHA records, Opus Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Opus Mine?

Opus Mine is operated by WWMV LLC and controlled by CMDC LLC; RWMV LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4609400.