Key Takeaway
White Knight is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It has 436 violations on record (185 S&S) and $108K in proposed penalties. Operated by Elk Run Coal Company Inc.
White Knight
Operator: Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Sylvester, Boone County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 436 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2002 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $277 |
| 09/19/2002 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $277 |
| 09/19/2002 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $277 |
| 09/19/2002 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $277 |
| 09/12/2002 | 75.1107-9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 09/12/2002 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 09/09/2002 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $5,000 |
| 08/22/2002 | 75.807 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/22/2002 | 75.1403-8(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $277 |
| 08/22/2002 | 75.1403-5(g) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/22/2002 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,000 |
| 08/15/2002 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $655 |
| 07/24/2002 | 75.321(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $399 |
| 07/24/2002 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $277 |
| 07/24/2002 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $399 |
| 07/22/2002 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $277 |
| 07/22/2002 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $277 |
| 07/17/2002 | 75.503 | S&S | ModNegligence | $277 |
| 07/17/2002 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 07/17/2002 | 75.1100-2(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 59 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 09/13/2002 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 38d lost |
| 08/30/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/14/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 08/13/2002 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/10/2002 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/07/2002 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 20d lost |
| 08/01/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 07/23/2002 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/13/2002 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 60 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2002 | 10/01/2002 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 09/09/2002 | 09/09/2002 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 09/09/2002 | 09/10/2002 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 07/05/2002 | 09/30/2002 | 188.00 | 2 |
| 06/26/2002 | 09/04/2002 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 04/17/2002 | 04/17/2002 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 04/04/2002 | 06/11/2002 | 257.50 | 3 |
| 01/03/2002 | 03/27/2002 | 281.00 | 2 |
| 11/28/2001 | 11/28/2001 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 11/06/2001 | 11/07/2001 | 17.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does White Knight have?
White Knight has 436 MSHA violations on record, of which 185 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $108K.
What type of mine is White Knight?
White Knight is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Sylvester, Boone County, WV. It currently has employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at White Knight?
According to MSHA records, White Knight has 59 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates White Knight?
White Knight is operated by Elk Run Coal Company Inc and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608055.