Key Takeaway

Piedmont Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Piedmont, Mineral County, WV. It has 67 violations on record (34 S&S) and $22K in proposed penalties. Operated by Duckworth Coal Inc.

Piedmont Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Duckworth Coal Inc

Controller: Jody L Ritchie

Location: Piedmont, Mineral County, WV

67
Violations
34
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$22K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/06/2013 62.130(a) S&S LowNegligence $117
12/07/2011 77.1109(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
09/28/2011 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $138
09/28/2011 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $138
09/28/2011 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $150
09/28/2011 77.502-1 S&S ModNegligence $138
03/30/2011 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $634
03/30/2011 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $499
03/30/2011 77.410(b) S&S ModNegligence $634
12/16/2010 71.501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
12/15/2010 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/15/2010 77.400(a) S&S LowNegligence $392
07/07/2010 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S Reckless $873
06/30/2010 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $687
06/30/2010 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $687
06/30/2010 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $687
06/30/2010 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $687
06/30/2010 71.500(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $460
06/30/2010 71.501 Non-S&S Reckless $1,026
06/30/2010 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $687

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/21/2014 03/21/2014 4.00 1
12/11/2013 12/17/2013 33.00 1
08/05/2013 08/07/2013 28.00 1
12/17/2012 01/07/2013 22.50 1
06/25/2012 07/03/2012 34.00 1
02/01/2012 02/01/2012 14.00 2
01/11/2012 01/11/2012 10.00 1
11/16/2011 12/07/2011 22.00 1
10/03/2011 10/03/2011 5.50 1
09/26/2011 09/28/2011 13.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609196
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.4558330, -79.0611110
Nearest TownPiedmont

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Piedmont Mine have?

Piedmont Mine has 67 MSHA violations on record, of which 34 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $22K.

What type of mine is Piedmont Mine?

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

Has anyone been injured or killed at Piedmont Mine?

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

Who operates Piedmont Mine?

Piedmont Mine is operated by Duckworth Coal Inc and controlled by Jody L Ritchie. MSHA Mine ID: 4609196.