Key Takeaway
Outpost West is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Pettus, Raleigh County, WV. It has 74 violations on record (42 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Marfork Coal Company Inc.
Outpost West
Operator: Marfork Coal Company Inc
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Pettus, Raleigh County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 74 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2001 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 05/15/2001 | 75.360(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 05/15/2001 | 75.360(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $55 |
| 05/15/2001 | 75.360(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $250 |
| 12/07/2000 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 11/30/2000 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 11/30/2000 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $184 |
| 09/18/2000 | 75.211(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $277 |
| 08/17/2000 | 77.205(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $131 |
| 08/07/2000 | 50.20 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/07/2000 | 50.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 07/31/2000 | 75.211(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $184 |
| 07/31/2000 | 75.380(d)(3) | S&S | ModNegligence | $294 |
| 07/26/2000 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $242 |
| 07/26/2000 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 07/26/2000 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 07/26/2000 | 75.380(d)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 07/26/2000 | 77.512 | S&S | ModNegligence | $242 |
| 07/26/2000 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $184 |
| 07/26/2000 | 75.1403 | S&S | ModNegligence | $294 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 15 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2000 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/03/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/09/2000 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/15/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/11/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/29/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/26/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/17/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/08/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/05/2000 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 31 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2001 | 05/04/2001 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 04/02/2001 | 06/13/2001 | 39.50 | 2 |
| 01/19/2001 | 02/07/2001 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 01/04/2001 | 01/04/2001 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 11/22/2000 | 12/13/2000 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 11/06/2000 | 11/30/2000 | 34.00 | 2 |
| 10/30/2000 | 10/30/2000 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 10/10/2000 | 12/11/2000 | 76.00 | 3 |
| 09/17/2000 | 09/19/2000 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 09/12/2000 | 09/12/2000 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Outpost West have?
Outpost West has 74 MSHA violations on record, of which 42 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.
What type of mine is Outpost West?
Outpost West is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Pettus, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Outpost West?
According to MSHA records, Outpost West has 15 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Outpost West?
Outpost West is operated by Marfork Coal Company Inc and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608295.