Key Takeaway

Surface Reclaim No. 1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Oceana, Wyoming County, WV. It has 34 violations on record (23 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Simmons Fork Mining, Inc..

Surface Reclaim No. 1

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Simmons Fork Mining, Inc.

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Oceana, Wyoming County, WV

34
Violations
23
S&S Violations
18
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/17/2005 77.1606(c) Non-S&S $0
08/16/2005 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $629
08/16/2005 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $2,000
08/16/2005 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $124
08/15/2005 77.1001 S&S ModNegligence $124
08/11/2005 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $72
08/11/2005 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
08/11/2005 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $324
08/11/2005 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $324
08/11/2005 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $107
08/10/2005 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/10/2005 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/10/2005 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $72
08/10/2005 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/09/2005 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/13/2003 77.1606(c) S&S LowNegligence $104
01/09/2003 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $173
01/08/2003 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $196
01/07/2003 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $161
01/07/2003 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/21/2005 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/14/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 328d lost
02/18/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 345d lost
01/31/2003 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE NO VALUE FOUND None
01/16/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/09/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 80d lost
08/15/2002 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/29/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/08/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 80d lost
09/18/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/30/2005 03/28/2006 20.25 1
04/05/2005 08/22/2005 73.25 2
03/24/2005 03/31/2005 14.00 1
03/19/2003 03/19/2003 8.00 1
10/01/2002 01/23/2003 65.25 1
04/08/2002 07/25/2002 96.50 1
10/01/2001 03/28/2002 56.50 2
07/02/2001 09/19/2001 51.50 2
10/05/2000 02/08/2001 83.00 1
07/25/2000 07/27/2000 6.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4605815
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.7202770, -81.6138880
Nearest TownOceana

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Surface Reclaim No. 1 have?

Surface Reclaim No. 1 has 34 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Surface Reclaim No. 1?

Surface Reclaim No. 1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Oceana, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Surface Reclaim No. 1?

According to MSHA records, Surface Reclaim No. 1 has 18 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Surface Reclaim No. 1?

Surface Reclaim No. 1 is operated by Simmons Fork Mining, Inc. and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4605815.