Key Takeaway

Salem #3 is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Meta, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 2 violations on record (1 S&S) and $951 in proposed penalties. Operated by KENTUCKY FUEL CORPORATION.

Salem #3

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: KENTUCKY FUEL CORPORATION

Controller: James C Justice III

Location: Meta, Mcdowell County, WV

Employees: 1

2
Violations
1
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$951
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/02/2018 48.26 S&S ModNegligence $833
04/02/2018 48.23(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/29/2025 12/29/2025 4.00 1
06/06/2025 06/06/2025 4.00 1
02/18/2025 02/18/2025 6.00 1
01/29/2025 01/29/2025 2.75 1
04/03/2024 04/03/2024 2.50 1
10/05/2023 10/05/2023 1.75 1
08/08/2023 08/08/2023 5.00 1
02/28/2023 03/09/2023 5.25 1
07/17/2022 07/17/2022 2.00 1
02/03/2022 02/03/2022 7.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519756
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5888890, -82.4344440
Nearest TownMeta

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Salem #3 have?

Salem #3 has 2 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $951.

What type of mine is Salem #3?

Salem #3 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Meta, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Salem #3?

According to MSHA records, Salem #3 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Salem #3?

Salem #3 is operated by KENTUCKY FUEL CORPORATION and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 1519756.