Key Takeaway

Orgas Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Orgas, Boone County, WV. It has 14 violations on record (9 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by LCC West Virginia LLC.

Orgas Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: LCC West Virginia LLC

Controller: Lexington Coal Company LLC

Location: Orgas, Boone County, WV

14
Violations
9
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/27/2002 71.501 S&S ModNegligence $259
03/27/2002 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $140
03/26/2002 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $259
03/26/2002 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $140
03/26/2002 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $140
03/21/2002 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $184
03/21/2002 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $184
03/21/2002 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $224
03/21/2002 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $224
03/19/2002 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/28/2002 48.23(c)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/27/2001 77.1710(i) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
07/12/2000 77.1713(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
01/05/2000 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/02/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/30/2001 RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 4d lost
10/12/2001 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
10/02/2001 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
07/02/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/05/2003 03/06/2003 9.00 2
06/24/2002 07/23/2002 24.00 1
04/05/2002 04/05/2002 5.00 1
03/19/2002 03/21/2002 8.50 1
01/03/2002 03/29/2002 82.75 6
12/11/2001 12/11/2001 3.50 1
09/27/2001 09/27/2001 1.50 1
07/16/2001 07/20/2001 7.00 1
05/29/2001 09/27/2001 25.50 1
05/04/2001 05/04/2001 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4607668
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates38.0669440, -81.5788880
Nearest TownOrgas

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Orgas Mine have?

Orgas Mine has 14 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Orgas Mine?

Orgas Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Orgas, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Orgas Mine?

According to MSHA records, Orgas Mine has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Orgas Mine?

Orgas Mine is operated by LCC West Virginia LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Company LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4607668.