Key Takeaway

Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 3 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It has 162 violations on record (63 S&S) and $33K in proposed penalties. Operated by Glen Alum Operations, LLC.

Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 3

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Glen Alum Operations, LLC

Controller: Joe Valis; Rufus W West

Location: Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV

162
Violations
63
S&S Violations
18
Accidents
$33K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/15/2011 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $1,530
08/15/2011 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $1,530
08/15/2011 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/08/2011 75.606 S&S LowNegligence $807
06/08/2011 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $392
06/08/2011 75.1725(a) S&S ModNegligence $263
06/06/2011 75.1100-2(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $585
06/02/2011 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $243
06/02/2011 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/02/2011 75.1100-2(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/04/2011 75.1505(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/04/2011 75.1103-11 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/02/2011 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
05/02/2011 77.504 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/02/2011 77.508-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/02/2011 77.505 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/27/2011 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/26/2011 75.360(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/26/2011 75.1731(a) S&S ModNegligence $540
04/26/2011 72.630(b) S&S ModNegligence $362

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/11/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost
07/14/2010 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
06/04/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
12/04/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/25/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
07/18/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/17/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/08/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/03/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/02/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/24/2013 04/24/2013 2.50 1
08/14/2012 08/14/2012 7.00 1
06/11/2012 06/14/2012 4.50 1
01/04/2012 02/06/2012 13.00 1
10/25/2011 10/31/2011 11.00 1
09/12/2011 09/20/2011 14.50 2
08/11/2011 08/16/2011 21.50 1
04/04/2011 06/23/2011 122.00 3
03/14/2011 03/16/2011 1.75 1
02/28/2011 02/28/2011 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608309
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5908330, -81.9983330
Nearest TownWharncliffe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 3 have?

Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 3 has 162 MSHA violations on record, of which 63 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $33K.

What type of mine is Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 3?

Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 3 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 3?

According to MSHA records, Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 3 has 18 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 3?

Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 3 is operated by Glen Alum Operations, LLC and controlled by Joe Valis; Rufus W West. MSHA Mine ID: 4608309.