Key Takeaway

Taylor Highwall Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Westernport, Garrett County, MD. It has 42 violations on record (21 S&S) and $19K in proposed penalties. Operated by ARJ Construction Company.

Taylor Highwall Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: ARJ Construction Company

Controller: Freddie A Taylor

Location: Westernport, Garrett County, MD

42
Violations
21
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$19K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 42 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/19/2019 71.206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
12/19/2019 71.209(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/03/2019 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
08/07/2019 71.206(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
07/17/2019 77.1607(n) S&S LowNegligence $196
04/23/2019 77.1713(a) S&S ModNegligence $196
03/06/2019 71.209(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
03/06/2019 71.206(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
10/03/2018 77.1109(e)(1) S&S ModNegligence $225
05/16/2018 77.1707(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/09/2018 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
04/09/2018 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $208
12/04/2017 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
10/25/2017 77.1001 S&S LowNegligence $116
10/25/2017 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $173
10/25/2017 71.403(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
04/11/2017 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/06/2016 71.501 Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
10/06/2016 77.1606(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
05/31/2016 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $176

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/31/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost

Inspections

View all 30 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/15/2022 12/15/2022 3.50 1
06/16/2022 06/16/2022 1.50 1
11/15/2021 11/15/2021 4.00 1
06/30/2021 06/30/2021 4.00 1
01/21/2021 01/21/2021 2.50 1
01/13/2021 01/13/2021 5.00 1
09/30/2020 09/30/2020 2.75 1
10/01/2019 12/30/2019 44.00 1
08/07/2019 08/07/2019 8.00 1
04/23/2019 07/18/2019 32.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1800794
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.5097220, -79.0988890
Nearest TownWesternport

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Taylor Highwall Mine have?

Taylor Highwall Mine has 42 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $19K.

What type of mine is Taylor Highwall Mine?

Taylor Highwall Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Westernport, Garrett County, MD. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Taylor Highwall Mine?

According to MSHA records, Taylor Highwall Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Taylor Highwall Mine?

Taylor Highwall Mine is operated by ARJ Construction Company and controlled by Freddie A Taylor. MSHA Mine ID: 1800794.