Key Takeaway
Paynter Branch Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Oceana, Wyoming County, WV. It has 123 violations on record (72 S&S) and $133K in proposed penalties. Operated by Simmons Fork Mining Incorporated.
Paynter Branch Surface Mine
Operator: Simmons Fork Mining Incorporated
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Location: Oceana, Wyoming County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 123 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2010 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $224 |
| 08/04/2010 | 77.1104 | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 07/30/2010 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/10/2010 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 09/02/2009 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/01/2009 | 77.1607(p) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 09/01/2009 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 04/17/2008 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $224 |
| 04/15/2008 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/09/2008 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 04/09/2008 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 04/09/2008 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 04/09/2008 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 03/17/2008 | 50.10 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/23/2008 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/16/2008 | 77.1605(l) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,412 |
| 01/16/2008 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $207 |
| 01/16/2008 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/16/2008 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/16/2008 | 77.1601(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $12,248 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 30d lost |
| 09/09/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 27d lost |
| 03/17/2008 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/07/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 10/10/2006 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 169d lost |
| 07/13/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/27/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 06/10/2004 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 03/12/2004 | MACHINERY | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 03/19/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 31d lost |
Inspections
View all 43 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2011 | 10/11/2011 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/14/2011 | 04/14/2011 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 12/10/2010 | 01/11/2011 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 06/15/2010 | 08/04/2010 | 68.00 | 1 |
| 03/05/2010 | 03/11/2010 | 69.50 | 2 |
| 06/24/2009 | 09/10/2009 | 61.00 | 1 |
| 01/22/2009 | 03/30/2009 | 47.50 | 2 |
| 10/21/2008 | 10/28/2008 | 18.50 | 2 |
| 09/25/2008 | 10/06/2008 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 04/08/2008 | 05/28/2008 | 78.50 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Paynter Branch Surface Mine have?
Paynter Branch Surface Mine has 123 MSHA violations on record, of which 72 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $133K.
What type of mine is Paynter Branch Surface Mine?
Paynter Branch Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Oceana, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Paynter Branch Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Paynter Branch Surface Mine has 12 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Paynter Branch Surface Mine?
Paynter Branch Surface Mine is operated by Simmons Fork Mining Incorporated and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4608582.