Key Takeaway
Tams No.1 Surface Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Tams, Raleigh County, WV. It has 389 violations on record (123 S&S) and $195K in proposed penalties. Operated by Tams Management, Inc.
Tams No.1 Surface Mine
Operator: Tams Management, Inc
Controller: James C Justice III
Location: Tams, Raleigh County, WV
Employees: 16
Recent Violations
View all 389 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 07/29/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/29/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $549 |
| 07/29/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/29/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/16/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 06/06/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 06/06/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 06/06/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $245 |
| 06/06/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 06/06/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 06/05/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $7,084 |
| 06/05/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 01/24/2025 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $165 |
| 01/23/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 12/10/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/10/2024 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 12/10/2024 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/10/2024 | 77.1707(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $736 |
| 12/10/2024 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 17 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2025 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 06/27/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 5d restricted |
| 02/07/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/25/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/22/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 360d lost |
| 01/13/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/10/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 368d lost |
| 01/02/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 11/24/2015 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 151d lost |
| 09/29/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 59d restricted |
Inspections
View all 93 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 11.50 | 2 |
| 08/18/2025 | 08/18/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | 07/29/2025 | 19.00 | 2 |
| 07/22/2025 | 07/22/2025 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 06/06/2025 | 08/25/2025 | 129.00 | 4 |
| 06/05/2025 | 06/26/2025 | 19.75 | 2 |
| 10/21/2024 | 03/21/2025 | 152.75 | 3 |
| 09/25/2024 | 09/25/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 07/27/2023 | 07/27/2023 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 04/24/2023 | 04/24/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Tams No.1 Surface Mine have?
Tams No.1 Surface Mine has 389 MSHA violations on record, of which 123 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $195K.
What type of mine is Tams No.1 Surface Mine?
Tams No.1 Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Tams, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 16 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Tams No.1 Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Tams No.1 Surface Mine has 17 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Tams No.1 Surface Mine?
Tams No.1 Surface Mine is operated by Tams Management, Inc and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4608716.