Key Takeaway
Sewell Mine No. 1 is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Coal, located in Big Sandy, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 538 violations on record (172 S&S) and $376K in proposed penalties. Operated by JT MINING, INC.
Sewell Mine No. 1
Operator: JT MINING, INC
Controller: Jeff Bennett
Location: Big Sandy, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 538 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2023 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 01/03/2023 | 77.809 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/03/2023 | 77.513 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/03/2023 | 75.1711-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/03/2023 | 75.1203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/03/2023 | 47.51 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/08/2022 | 48.31(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $302 |
| 11/08/2022 | 48.26(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,501 |
| 11/08/2022 | 48.3(f) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/08/2022 | 75.1713-7(b)(8) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/08/2022 | 77.205(e) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 10/05/2022 | 77.205(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/05/2022 | 77.512 | S&S | ModNegligence | $378 |
| 02/04/2021 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $8,048 |
| 02/04/2021 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $159 |
| 02/04/2021 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $159 |
| 03/25/2020 | 75.311(b)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,573 |
| 03/25/2020 | 75.803 | S&S | LowNegligence | $482 |
| 03/25/2020 | 75.311(b)(3) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,464 |
| 03/25/2020 | 77.513 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 16 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/11/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 305d lost |
| 02/28/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 335d lost |
| 02/05/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/11/2012 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/22/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 06/25/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 03/29/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/20/2012 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 02/15/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 343d lost |
Inspections
View all 120 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 03/27/2024 | 03/27/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 01/03/2023 | 01/03/2023 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 01/03/2023 | 01/23/2023 | 10.50 | 2 |
| 12/27/2022 | 12/27/2022 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 10/05/2022 | 12/06/2022 | 25.00 | 3 |
| 07/20/2022 | 07/20/2022 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/28/2022 | 04/28/2022 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2022 | 04/01/2022 | 13.00 | 2 |
| 02/08/2022 | 02/09/2022 | 10.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sewell Mine No. 1 have?
Sewell Mine No. 1 has 538 MSHA violations on record, of which 172 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $376K.
What type of mine is Sewell Mine No. 1?
Sewell Mine No. 1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Big Sandy, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sewell Mine No. 1?
According to MSHA records, Sewell Mine No. 1 has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sewell Mine No. 1?
Sewell Mine No. 1 is operated by JT MINING, INC and controlled by Jeff Bennett. MSHA Mine ID: 4609188.