Key Takeaway

Turkey Gap is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Dott, Mercer County, WV. It has 15 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Coal Valley LLC.

Turkey Gap

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Coal Valley LLC

Controller: William B Spence

Location: Dott, Mercer County, WV

15
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/10/2011 77.1713(a) S&S HighNegligence $425
10/26/2009 48.26 Non-S&S HighNegligence $270
05/27/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/30/2009 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/30/2009 77.1702(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/30/2009 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/30/2009 77.502 Non-S&S HighNegligence $190
08/04/2008 77.502 Non-S&S $0
08/04/2008 77.1606(c) Non-S&S $0
07/30/2008 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/30/2008 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $142
07/30/2008 77.410(a)(2)(iii) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/30/2008 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
07/30/2008 48.26 S&S ModNegligence $181
03/18/2008 77.1109(e) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Inspections

View all 10 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/10/2011 01/24/2011 14.50 2
09/18/2010 09/28/2010 5.00 1
10/26/2009 11/17/2009 24.00 1
05/27/2009 06/01/2009 22.00 1
04/02/2009 04/24/2009 9.25 2
03/27/2009 03/31/2009 22.00 1
07/29/2008 08/07/2008 32.00 1
03/18/2008 03/19/2008 13.50 2
01/22/2007 01/22/2007 9.00 1
03/07/2006 04/05/2006 9.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609149
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2452770, -81.5402770
Nearest TownDott

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Turkey Gap have?

Turkey Gap has 15 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Turkey Gap?

Turkey Gap is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Dott, Mercer County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Turkey Gap?

According to MSHA records, Turkey Gap has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Turkey Gap?

Turkey Gap is operated by Coal Valley LLC and controlled by William B Spence. MSHA Mine ID: 4609149.