Key Takeaway

Sugar Maple Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It has 341 violations on record (121 S&S) and $583K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gateway Eagle Coal Company, LLC.

Sugar Maple Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Gateway Eagle Coal Company, LLC

Controller: Patriot Coal Corporation

Location: Wharton, Boone County, WV

341
Violations
121
S&S Violations
53
Accidents
$583K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/16/2012 75.360(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
10/16/2012 75.363(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
10/09/2012 77.1605(k) S&S LowNegligence $150
09/13/2012 75.1714-3(e) Non-S&S LowNegligence $460
09/13/2012 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $1,111
09/06/2012 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/16/2012 75.364(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
08/14/2012 75.380(d)(7)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
08/14/2012 75.1100-2(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/01/2012 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $1,111
07/30/2012 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $499
07/30/2012 75.1101-6 S&S ModNegligence $1,203
07/25/2012 75.380(d)(7)(vi) Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
07/25/2012 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $224
07/18/2012 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $634
07/18/2012 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/31/2012 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
05/15/2012 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
05/07/2012 75.1505(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
05/02/2012 75.364(f)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $873

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/24/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost
04/26/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
03/30/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost
03/08/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
03/04/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/13/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/04/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/11/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/21/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/12/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/20/2013 08/20/2013 1.50 1
01/24/2013 01/24/2013 10.00 2
10/01/2012 11/08/2012 68.00 1
07/25/2012 08/01/2012 35.50 1
07/25/2012 09/26/2012 159.00 1
07/18/2012 07/19/2012 28.25 3
04/02/2012 04/05/2012 8.75 1
04/02/2012 06/12/2012 254.50 3
03/29/2012 04/02/2012 13.00 1
03/22/2012 03/28/2012 36.25 5

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609073
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8861110, -81.6341660
Nearest TownWharton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sugar Maple Mine have?

Sugar Maple Mine has 341 MSHA violations on record, of which 121 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $583K.

What type of mine is Sugar Maple Mine?

Sugar Maple Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sugar Maple Mine?

According to MSHA records, Sugar Maple Mine has 53 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sugar Maple Mine?

Sugar Maple Mine is operated by Gateway Eagle Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Patriot Coal Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4609073.