Key Takeaway
Poplar Ridge No 1 Deep Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Cowen, Webster County, WV. It has 490 violations on record (101 S&S) and $200K in proposed penalties. Operated by Brooks Run Mining Company LLC.
Poplar Ridge No 1 Deep Mine
Operator: Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
Controller: Pristine Clean Energy LLC
Location: Cowen, Webster County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 490 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21/2015 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 09/21/2015 | 45.4(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/21/2015 | 45.4(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/26/2015 | 75.1101-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/04/2015 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $873 |
| 04/07/2015 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/09/2015 | 75.202(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,080 |
| 03/09/2015 | 75.363(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/03/2015 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 02/26/2015 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 02/25/2015 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 02/25/2015 | 70.204(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/03/2015 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,530 |
| 01/28/2015 | 75.1731(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $745 |
| 01/06/2015 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 12/09/2014 | 75.809 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,657 |
| 11/05/2014 | 75.518-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 11/04/2014 | 70.100(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $745 |
| 09/28/2014 | 75.706 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 09/28/2014 | 75.706 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 46 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/22/2015 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/19/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/21/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 56d lost |
| 08/18/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 06/13/2013 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 80d lost |
| 03/25/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 30d lost |
| 03/25/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 47d lost |
| 11/15/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 11/12/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 76 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2015 | 12/11/2015 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/21/2015 | 09/22/2015 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 04/02/2015 | 06/30/2015 | 193.50 | 4 |
| 03/30/2015 | 03/31/2015 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 01/22/2015 | 01/28/2015 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 01/05/2015 | 03/23/2015 | 256.25 | 5 |
| 10/02/2014 | 12/24/2014 | 398.00 | 6 |
| 07/02/2014 | 09/30/2014 | 315.25 | 8 |
| 04/01/2014 | 06/04/2014 | 259.00 | 4 |
| 03/24/2014 | 04/02/2014 | 22.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Poplar Ridge No 1 Deep Mine have?
Poplar Ridge No 1 Deep Mine has 490 MSHA violations on record, of which 101 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $200K.
What type of mine is Poplar Ridge No 1 Deep Mine?
Poplar Ridge No 1 Deep Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Cowen, Webster County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Poplar Ridge No 1 Deep Mine?
According to MSHA records, Poplar Ridge No 1 Deep Mine has 46 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Poplar Ridge No 1 Deep Mine?
Poplar Ridge No 1 Deep Mine is operated by Brooks Run Mining Company LLC and controlled by Pristine Clean Energy LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4608885.