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

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Riverside Energy Company, LLC

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc

Location: Elbert, Mcdowell County, WV

352
Violations
140
S&S Violations
24
Accidents
$70K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4607983
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2858330, -81.5961110
Nearest TownElbert

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.