Whitetail Kittanning Mine
Abandoned
Surface
Coal
Operator: Kingwood Mining Company LLC
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Location: Kingwood, Preston County, WV
2,686
Violations
986
S&S Violations
782
Accidents
$2.6M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 2,686 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2009 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $334 |
| 03/18/2009 | 75.506(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/16/2009 | 75.1403 | S&S | LowNegligence | $946 |
| 03/11/2009 | 75.1600-2(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/09/2009 | 75.601-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 03/09/2009 | 75.364(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/02/2009 | 75.1403 | S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 02/25/2009 | 75.1107-16(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 02/25/2009 | 75.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 02/24/2009 | 75.1106-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 02/24/2009 | 75.364(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/24/2009 | 75.1403 | S&S | LowNegligence | $946 |
| 02/18/2009 | 75.1100-2(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/18/2009 | 75.202(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,026 |
| 02/17/2009 | 75.1403 | S&S | LowNegligence | $946 |
| 02/11/2009 | 75.506(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/02/2009 | 75.1714-4(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 02/02/2009 | 75.340(a)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 01/21/2009 | 75.380(d)(1) | S&S | LowNegligence | $946 |
| 01/14/2009 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,901 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 782 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2009 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/22/2008 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/12/2008 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/11/2008 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/03/2008 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 60d lost |
| 11/03/2008 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 64d lost |
| 11/03/2008 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/31/2008 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/26/2008 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/16/2008 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 843 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2010 | 06/24/2010 | 8.00 | 2 |
| 10/21/2009 | 10/30/2009 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 07/23/2009 | 07/23/2009 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 05/21/2009 | 05/21/2009 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/14/2009 | 04/14/2009 | 17.00 | 2 |
| 04/06/2009 | 04/06/2009 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/02/2009 | 04/02/2009 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2009 | 04/09/2009 | 49.00 | 2 |
| 03/29/2009 | 03/30/2009 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 03/24/2009 | 03/24/2009 | 10.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4608751
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.3455550, -79.8150000
Nearest TownKingwood
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Whitetail Kittanning Mine have?
Whitetail Kittanning Mine has 2686 MSHA violations on record, of which 986 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.6M.
What type of mine is Whitetail Kittanning Mine?
Whitetail Kittanning Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Kingwood, Preston County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Whitetail Kittanning Mine?
According to MSHA records, Whitetail Kittanning Mine has 782 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Whitetail Kittanning Mine?
Whitetail Kittanning Mine is operated by Kingwood Mining Company LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608751.