Key Takeaway
Roundbottom Powellton Deep Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It has 2,240 violations on record (503 S&S) and $5.1M in proposed penalties. Operated by Elk Run Coal Company, LLC.
Roundbottom Powellton Deep Mine
Operator: Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Sylvester, Boone County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 2,240 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2016 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 02/11/2016 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 02/09/2016 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 02/08/2016 | 75.364(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 02/08/2016 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 02/08/2016 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 02/08/2016 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 02/08/2016 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 02/02/2016 | 75.1107-9(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 01/26/2016 | 75.400 | S&S | LowNegligence | $2,106 |
| 01/20/2016 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 01/19/2016 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 01/19/2016 | 75.523-3(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 12/10/2015 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $807 |
| 12/04/2015 | 75.523-3(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 12/04/2015 | 75.604(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 12/02/2015 | 75.203(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 12/01/2015 | 75.204(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 11/16/2015 | 75.1103-5(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 11/12/2015 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 125 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 05/27/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/25/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/06/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/26/2016 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/15/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/16/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 99d lost |
| 08/06/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 04/28/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/13/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 94 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2017 | 11/03/2017 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 08/21/2017 | 09/05/2017 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 06/01/2017 | 06/20/2017 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 01/31/2017 | 02/02/2017 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 10/04/2016 | 10/19/2016 | 22.00 | 2 |
| 07/12/2016 | 07/22/2016 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 05/02/2016 | 06/14/2016 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/05/2016 | 03/03/2016 | 340.00 | 5 |
| 10/01/2015 | 12/30/2015 | 806.50 | 10 |
| 09/28/2015 | 09/28/2015 | 3.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Roundbottom Powellton Deep Mine have?
Roundbottom Powellton Deep Mine has 2240 MSHA violations on record, of which 503 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5.1M.
What type of mine is Roundbottom Powellton Deep Mine?
Roundbottom Powellton Deep Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Roundbottom Powellton Deep Mine?
According to MSHA records, Roundbottom Powellton Deep Mine has 125 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Roundbottom Powellton Deep Mine?
Roundbottom Powellton Deep Mine is operated by Elk Run Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609163.