Key Takeaway

Seng Creek Powellton is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Dorothy, Boone County, WV. It has 1,108 violations on record (296 S&S) and $2.3M in proposed penalties. Operated by Elk Run Coal Company, LLC.

Seng Creek Powellton

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Dorothy, Boone County, WV

1,108
Violations
296
S&S Violations
77
Accidents
$2.3M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/28/2016 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/26/2016 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
01/21/2016 75.1725(a) S&S ModNegligence $873
01/21/2016 75.1725(a) S&S ModNegligence $3,405
01/06/2016 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
01/06/2016 75.1505(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,530
01/06/2016 75.214(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,530
01/06/2016 75.1505(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,530
12/15/2015 75.334(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/03/2015 75.1403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
12/01/2015 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
11/30/2015 75.1403 Non-S&S $0
11/18/2015 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
11/18/2015 75.1731(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
11/18/2015 75.1731(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
11/17/2015 75.380(d)(1) S&S HighNegligence $11,306
11/16/2015 50.10(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $5,000
11/11/2015 Non-S&S $0
11/03/2015 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $1,944
11/03/2015 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $1,944

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/01/2016 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
06/15/2016 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
01/27/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
01/06/2016 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/11/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/10/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost
10/27/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
10/24/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost
10/02/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
09/08/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/02/2017 11/02/2017 4.50 1
08/21/2017 09/14/2017 8.00 1
06/01/2017 06/20/2017 3.50 1
03/07/2017 03/09/2017 6.00 1
11/17/2016 11/17/2016 8.00 1
10/04/2016 12/08/2016 30.00 1
07/12/2016 07/22/2016 13.00 1
05/02/2016 06/14/2016 10.00 1
01/04/2016 02/26/2016 230.75 3
11/19/2015 11/19/2015 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608384
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.9966670, -81.4980560
Nearest TownDorothy

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Seng Creek Powellton have?

Seng Creek Powellton has 1108 MSHA violations on record, of which 296 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.3M.

What type of mine is Seng Creek Powellton?

Seng Creek Powellton is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Dorothy, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Seng Creek Powellton?

According to MSHA records, Seng Creek Powellton has 77 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Seng Creek Powellton?

Seng Creek Powellton is operated by Elk Run Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608384.