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
Operator: Gateway Eagle Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Patriot Coal Corporation
Location: Wharton, Boone County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 341 →| 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
View all 53 →| 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
View all 71 →| 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 |
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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.