Key Takeaway
Tower Mountain is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Lyburn, Logan County, WV. It has 234 violations on record (177 S&S) and $146K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bandmill Coal, LLC.
Tower Mountain
Operator: Bandmill Coal, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Lyburn, Logan County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 234 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2014 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/23/2014 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 01/23/2014 | 77.1607(u) | S&S | ModNegligence | $651 |
| 01/07/2014 | 77.205(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,657 |
| 01/07/2014 | 77.1607(u) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,530 |
| 09/05/2013 | 77.1000 | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,026 |
| 08/22/2013 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 05/14/2013 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/17/2013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 | |
| 04/17/2013 | 77.106 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/16/2013 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $585 |
| 04/16/2013 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 04/15/2013 | 48.29(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/11/2013 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/11/2013 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/11/2013 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/10/2013 | 77.1605(l) | S&S | ModNegligence | $807 |
| 04/10/2013 | 77.1605(l) | S&S | ModNegligence | $807 |
| 04/10/2013 | 77.1001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,678 |
| 10/26/2011 | 77.402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 37 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2013 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/11/2013 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/05/2013 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 80d lost |
| 05/07/2013 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/16/2013 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 01/19/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 12d lost, 145d restricted |
| 12/01/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 55d lost |
| 08/17/2007 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
| 04/27/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/29/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 72 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2017 | 04/21/2017 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 10/24/2016 | 11/02/2016 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/27/2016 | 04/27/2016 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 10/07/2015 | 10/07/2015 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 04/02/2015 | 04/03/2015 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 12/04/2014 | 12/10/2014 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2014 | 07/22/2014 | 38.00 | 3 |
| 01/07/2014 | 01/30/2014 | 34.50 | 1 |
| 08/22/2013 | 10/10/2013 | 119.50 | 8 |
| 05/20/2013 | 07/13/2013 | 5.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Tower Mountain have?
Tower Mountain has 234 MSHA violations on record, of which 177 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $146K.
What type of mine is Tower Mountain?
Tower Mountain is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Lyburn, Logan County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Tower Mountain?
According to MSHA records, Tower Mountain has 37 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Tower Mountain?
Tower Mountain is operated by Bandmill Coal, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608263.