Key Takeaway
Plum Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Tunnelton, Preston County, WV. It has 509 violations on record (167 S&S) and $121K in proposed penalties. Operated by Double H Mining Co Inc.
Plum Mine
Operator: Double H Mining Co Inc
Controller: Terry Hovatter
Location: Tunnelton, Preston County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 509 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2012 | 71.220(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 04/30/2012 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/24/2012 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $117 |
| 04/24/2012 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 04/24/2012 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/18/2012 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 04/18/2012 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 04/16/2012 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 04/11/2012 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 04/11/2012 | 75.512 | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 04/11/2012 | 75.1722(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $745 |
| 03/14/2012 | 75.1101-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/14/2012 | 75.1101-1(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/14/2012 | 75.1101-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/14/2012 | 75.1103-4(a)(1)(iii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/14/2012 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 03/14/2012 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 03/14/2012 | 75.523-1(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 03/13/2012 | 75.1731(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 03/13/2012 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $807 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 14 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 04/15/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 180d lost |
| 03/31/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/14/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/30/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/08/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/14/2009 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/15/2009 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 23d lost |
| 12/08/2008 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 05/14/2008 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 102d lost |
Inspections
View all 100 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2013 | 01/03/2013 | 20.00 | 2 |
| 10/23/2012 | 10/23/2012 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 10/16/2012 | 10/16/2012 | 16.00 | 2 |
| 09/11/2012 | 09/11/2012 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 07/02/2012 | 07/17/2012 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 05/16/2012 | 05/16/2012 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2012 | 05/18/2012 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 04/03/2012 | 06/26/2012 | 123.25 | 3 |
| 02/14/2012 | 02/14/2012 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 01/03/2012 | 03/29/2012 | 152.50 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Plum Mine have?
Plum Mine has 509 MSHA violations on record, of which 167 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $121K.
What type of mine is Plum Mine?
Plum Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Tunnelton, Preston County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Plum Mine?
According to MSHA records, Plum Mine has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Plum Mine?
Plum Mine is operated by Double H Mining Co Inc and controlled by Terry Hovatter. MSHA Mine ID: 4608756.