Key Takeaway
Postar No 1 Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Elbert, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 352 violations on record (140 S&S) and $70K in proposed penalties. Operated by Riverside Energy Company, LLC.
Postar No 1 Mine
Operator: Riverside Energy Company, LLC
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Location: Elbert, Mcdowell County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 352 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2013 | 77.215-1(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/10/2013 | 48.9 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/10/2013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 | |
| 12/09/2013 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 12/09/2013 | 77.1606(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/09/2013 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/09/2007 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 03/12/2007 | 75.364(b)(4) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $60 |
| 02/12/2007 | 75.1710 | S&S | ModNegligence | $324 |
| 02/09/2007 | 75.202(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,500 |
| 02/09/2007 | 75.523-1(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
| 02/09/2007 | 75.342(a)(4) | S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
| 02/09/2007 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,700 |
| 02/09/2007 | 75.332(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $268 |
| 02/08/2007 | 75.523-1(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
| 02/08/2007 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
| 02/08/2007 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 02/08/2007 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 02/08/2007 | 75.1100-2(e)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 02/08/2007 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 24 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2007 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 83d lost |
| 08/22/2006 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/09/2006 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/09/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 63d lost |
| 07/10/2005 | POWERED HAULAGE | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
| 06/18/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/28/2004 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 45d lost |
| 08/09/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 212d lost |
| 01/06/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/01/2003 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 113 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/2014 | 01/10/2014 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 12/09/2013 | 12/10/2013 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 02/16/2012 | 03/07/2012 | 7.25 | 2 |
| 12/12/2011 | 12/14/2011 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 08/15/2011 | 08/16/2011 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 06/07/2011 | 06/08/2011 | 2.50 | 2 |
| 05/29/2007 | 06/04/2007 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/09/2007 | 05/08/2007 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2007 | 03/19/2007 | 137.25 | 5 |
| 10/16/2006 | 12/12/2006 | 87.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Postar No 1 Mine have?
Postar No 1 Mine has 352 MSHA violations on record, of which 140 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $70K.
What type of mine is Postar No 1 Mine?
Postar No 1 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Elbert, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Postar No 1 Mine?
According to MSHA records, Postar No 1 Mine has 24 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Postar No 1 Mine?
Postar No 1 Mine is operated by Riverside Energy Company, LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4607983.