Key Takeaway

Skinned Poplar Surface Mine - Auger is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Glen Fork, Wyoming County, WV. It has 5 violations on record (1 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Amber Lea Contractors LLC.

Skinned Poplar Surface Mine - Auger

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Amber Lea Contractors LLC

Controller: Austin B Kirk; Tim B Young

Location: Glen Fork, Wyoming County, WV

5
Violations
1
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/14/2011 77.1501(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/22/2011 77.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
03/22/2011 71.403(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/05/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/05/2009 77.400(a) S&S HighNegligence $946

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/22/2025 09/22/2025 2.00 1
05/14/2019 05/14/2019 2.00 1
03/06/2019 03/06/2019 1.00 1
06/06/2018 06/06/2018 2.00 1
03/05/2018 03/05/2018 0.00 0
09/25/2017 09/25/2017 3.00 1
03/01/2017 03/01/2017 2.00 1
09/28/2016 09/28/2016 0.75 1
02/01/2016 02/01/2016 0.75 2
04/03/2015 04/03/2015 2.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609350
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.0366670, -81.4194440
Nearest TownGlen Fork

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Skinned Poplar Surface Mine - Auger have?

Skinned Poplar Surface Mine - Auger has 5 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Skinned Poplar Surface Mine - Auger?

Skinned Poplar Surface Mine - Auger is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Glen Fork, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Skinned Poplar Surface Mine - Auger?

According to MSHA records, Skinned Poplar Surface Mine - Auger has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Skinned Poplar Surface Mine - Auger?

Skinned Poplar Surface Mine - Auger is operated by Amber Lea Contractors LLC and controlled by Austin B Kirk; Tim B Young. MSHA Mine ID: 4609350.