Key Takeaway

Rivers Edge Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Bim, Boone County, WV. It has 1,002 violations on record (394 S&S) and $438K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rivers Edge Mining Inc.

Rivers Edge Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Rivers Edge Mining Inc

Controller: Patriot Coal Corporation

Location: Bim, Boone County, WV

1,002
Violations
394
S&S Violations
152
Accidents
$438K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/10/2013 75.1711 Non-S&S HighNegligence $243
05/31/2011 75.1200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/31/2011 75.364(a)(2)(iii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/31/2011 75.211(c) S&S ModNegligence $687
05/17/2011 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/16/2011 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $4,329
03/16/2011 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $4,329
03/16/2011 75.342(a)(4) S&S ModNegligence $4,329
03/07/2011 75.337(h) S&S ModNegligence $1,995
03/02/2011 50.20(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
02/28/2011 75.403 S&S ModNegligence $1,795
01/31/2011 75.333(c)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/25/2011 75.1505(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
01/24/2011 75.1714-6 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/24/2011 75.1403 S&S ModNegligence $460
01/24/2011 75.1403 S&S ModNegligence $460
01/20/2011 75.211(c) S&S ModNegligence $460
01/19/2011 75.1100-2(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $138
01/19/2011 75.360(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/19/2011 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $460

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/12/2011 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost
01/27/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 75d lost
10/20/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 145d lost
08/24/2010 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
05/18/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 44d lost
03/04/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost
11/23/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
09/25/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/14/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
08/10/2009 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/03/2013 09/03/2013 3.50 1
08/20/2013 08/20/2013 2.25 1
02/11/2013 02/11/2013 3.75 1
01/10/2013 01/10/2013 4.50 1
10/02/2012 10/15/2012 5.75 1
09/10/2012 09/11/2012 4.00 1
05/23/2012 05/29/2012 5.00 1
01/06/2012 01/06/2012 7.50 1
11/28/2011 11/29/2011 6.50 1
07/12/2011 07/21/2011 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608890
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.9269440, -81.6905550
Nearest TownBim

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Rivers Edge Mine have?

Rivers Edge Mine has 1002 MSHA violations on record, of which 394 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $438K.

What type of mine is Rivers Edge Mine?

Rivers Edge Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Bim, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Rivers Edge Mine?

According to MSHA records, Rivers Edge Mine has 152 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Rivers Edge Mine?

Rivers Edge Mine is operated by Rivers Edge Mining Inc and controlled by Patriot Coal Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4608890.