Key Takeaway
Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 5 is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Coal, located in Glen Alum, Mingo County, WV. It has 785 violations on record (278 S&S) and $404K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mega Highwall Mining, LLC.
Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 5
Operator: Mega Highwall Mining, LLC
Controller: Daniel W Bunn
Location: Glen Alum, Mingo County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 785 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2023 | 77.601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,063 |
| 10/02/2023 | 77.701 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,063 |
| 10/02/2023 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 10/02/2023 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $271 |
| 10/02/2023 | 48.3(l) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 02/11/2016 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $131 | |
| 10/22/2015 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/02/2015 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 04/02/2015 | 77.900-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 04/02/2015 | 77.800-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 11/06/2014 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $343 | |
| 10/06/2014 | 77.504 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 06/09/2014 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 | |
| 05/21/2014 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/21/2014 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/21/2014 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/21/2014 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 05/20/2014 | 75.203(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,901 |
| 05/05/2014 | 75.1714-4(c) | S&S | HighNegligence | $21,442 |
| 05/05/2014 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 71 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2021 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/24/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 04/03/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/13/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/05/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 11/08/2013 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/17/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/15/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 09/19/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 09/13/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 110 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/2025 | 01/07/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2024 | 10/03/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 07/25/2024 | 07/25/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/12/2024 | 04/12/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 01/10/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 12/14/2023 | 01/03/2024 | 22.25 | 1 |
| 11/30/2023 | 11/30/2023 | 16.00 | 2 |
| 10/11/2023 | 10/11/2023 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 10/02/2023 | 10/02/2023 | 10.00 | 2 |
| 09/29/2021 | 09/29/2021 | 2.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 5 have?
Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 5 has 785 MSHA violations on record, of which 278 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $404K.
What type of mine is Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 5?
Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 5 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Glen Alum, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 5?
According to MSHA records, Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 5 has 71 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 5?
Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 5 is operated by Mega Highwall Mining, LLC and controlled by Daniel W Bunn. MSHA Mine ID: 4609215.