Key Takeaway

Upper Cedar Grove HWM Job is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It has 39 violations on record (16 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mega Highwall Mining, LLC.

Upper Cedar Grove HWM Job

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Mega Highwall Mining, LLC

Controller: Daniel W Bunn

Location: Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV

39
Violations
16
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$20K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/19/2022 71.209(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
08/18/2022 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $3,274
08/15/2022 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $252
08/15/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/15/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/15/2022 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $321
08/15/2022 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $321
08/15/2022 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $321
08/15/2022 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $321
08/15/2022 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $4,161
03/25/2022 48.23(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $716
03/25/2022 48.31(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $357
03/08/2022 77.1001 S&S ModNegligence $273
03/08/2022 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $909
02/28/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/28/2022 77.1104 S&S LowNegligence $133
02/23/2022 48.26 S&S ModNegligence $1,097
02/23/2022 48.29(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/23/2022 77.1202 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/23/2022 77.1702(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/17/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 340d lost
01/17/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 98d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/19/2022 12/20/2022 5.00 1
05/10/2022 09/07/2022 51.25 2
03/25/2022 03/25/2022 10.00 1
10/18/2021 03/16/2022 103.25 3
04/21/2021 05/03/2021 34.50 1
03/04/2021 03/04/2021 5.25 1
04/07/2005 05/23/2005 30.00 2
11/03/2004 12/30/2004 32.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609063
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5805560, -81.9983330
Nearest TownWharncliffe

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Upper Cedar Grove HWM Job have?

Upper Cedar Grove HWM Job has 39 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.

What type of mine is Upper Cedar Grove HWM Job?

Upper Cedar Grove HWM Job is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Upper Cedar Grove HWM Job?

According to MSHA records, Upper Cedar Grove HWM Job has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Upper Cedar Grove HWM Job?

Upper Cedar Grove HWM Job is operated by Mega Highwall Mining, LLC and controlled by Daniel W Bunn. MSHA Mine ID: 4609063.