Ranger Fuel No. 1 Mine
NonProducing
Underground
Coal
Operator: Bluestone Oil Corporation
Controller: James C Justice III
Location: Pineville, Wyoming County, WV
1,447
Violations
273
S&S Violations
27
Accidents
$1.9M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,447 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2023 | 75.904 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/08/2023 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/08/2023 | 75.810 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/08/2023 | 75.511 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/08/2023 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 11/30/2023 | 75.512 | S&S | HighNegligence | $88,354 |
| 11/30/2023 | 75.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,626 |
| 11/30/2023 | 75.810 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,626 |
| 11/30/2023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $8,052 | |
| 11/30/2023 | 75.511 | S&S | ModNegligence | $8,052 |
| 11/30/2023 | 75.1714-7(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $5,262 |
| 11/30/2023 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $28,955 | |
| 11/30/2023 | 77.504 | S&S | ModNegligence | $7,246 |
| 11/30/2023 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $657 |
| 11/30/2023 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $7,849 |
| 11/30/2023 | 77.512 | S&S | HighNegligence | $24,839 |
| 11/23/2023 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $7,432 |
| 07/06/2023 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/20/2023 | 75.364(c)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 06/20/2023 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $488 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 27 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/17/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 12/02/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
| 08/01/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 33d lost |
| 07/30/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 06/06/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 05/12/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/27/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 04/23/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 04/16/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 04/11/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 38d lost |
Inspections
View all 92 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | 01/14/2026 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2025 | 10/01/2025 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 07/01/2025 | 07/01/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/11/2025 | 04/11/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 01/30/2025 | 01/30/2025 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 11/26/2024 | 11/26/2024 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 08/16/2024 | 08/16/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/18/2024 | 04/18/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/01/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 03/05/2024 | 03/05/2024 | 3.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4609222
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5419440, -81.4730560
Nearest TownPineville
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Ranger Fuel No. 1 Mine have?
Ranger Fuel No. 1 Mine has 1447 MSHA violations on record, of which 273 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.9M.
What type of mine is Ranger Fuel No. 1 Mine?
Ranger Fuel No. 1 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Pineville, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Ranger Fuel No. 1 Mine?
According to MSHA records, Ranger Fuel No. 1 Mine has 27 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Ranger Fuel No. 1 Mine?
Ranger Fuel No. 1 Mine is operated by Bluestone Oil Corporation and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4609222.