Key Takeaway

Tunnel Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Naoma, Raleigh County, WV. It has 145 violations on record (46 S&S) and $22K in proposed penalties. Operated by Independence Coal Company LLC.

Tunnel Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Independence Coal Company LLC

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc

Location: Naoma, Raleigh County, WV

145
Violations
46
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$22K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/14/2015 Non-S&S $0
07/14/2015 75.380(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
05/19/2015 75.310(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/21/2015 75.337(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
03/11/2015 75.337(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
11/12/2014 75.1103-8(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/27/2014 75.1202-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/27/2014 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/21/2013 75.1719-4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
02/21/2013 75.523-3(b)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/28/2012 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
03/28/2012 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/28/2012 75.204(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
03/28/2012 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,795
03/28/2012 75.220(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $1,795
03/28/2012 75.320(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/08/2011 75.1722(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,111
12/08/2011 75.364(g) Non-S&S HighNegligence $150
12/08/2011 75.512 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/08/2011 75.400 Non-S&S HighNegligence $334

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/07/2015 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
02/20/2015 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
07/23/2013 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
08/24/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/13/2000 ELECTRICAL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/20/2017 09/20/2017 6.00 1
04/06/2017 04/06/2017 8.50 1
03/02/2017 03/02/2017 3.75 1
12/08/2016 12/08/2016 4.50 1
01/05/2016 01/13/2016 23.00 3
10/07/2015 10/15/2015 29.50 2
07/15/2015 08/31/2015 35.50 2
07/14/2015 07/15/2015 18.00 1
04/21/2015 06/08/2015 43.75 1
03/11/2015 03/26/2015 32.25 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608655
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8641670, -81.5216670
Nearest TownNaoma

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Tunnel Mine have?

Tunnel Mine has 145 MSHA violations on record, of which 46 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $22K.

What type of mine is Tunnel Mine?

Tunnel Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Naoma, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Tunnel Mine?

According to MSHA records, Tunnel Mine has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Tunnel Mine?

Tunnel Mine is operated by Independence Coal Company LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608655.