Key Takeaway
Whitetail Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Kingwood, Preston County, WV. It has 82 violations on record (24 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Coastal Coal-West Virginia Llc.
Whitetail Mine
Operator: Coastal Coal-West Virginia Llc
Controller: El Paso Energy Corp
Location: Kingwood, Preston County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 82 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2000 | 75.1202 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 12/14/2000 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 12/13/2000 | 75.370 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 12/06/2000 | 75.333 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 12/06/2000 | 50.10 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 11/20/2000 | 75.364 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 11/20/2000 | 75.380 | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 10/24/2000 | 75.1722 | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 10/23/2000 | 75.1722 | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 10/18/2000 | 75.807 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 10/18/2000 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 10/16/2000 | 70.208 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/30/2000 | 75.1101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/10/2000 | 75.340 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/10/2000 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/08/2000 | 75.333 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/01/2000 | 75.1102 | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 07/31/2000 | 75.1722 | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 07/31/2000 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 07/20/2000 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 27 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2002 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/30/2001 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/07/2000 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 6d lost, 58d restricted |
| 12/04/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/09/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 150d lost |
| 10/05/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/15/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 17d lost, 84d restricted |
| 07/21/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/05/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/30/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 26 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2002 | 07/16/2002 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 01/25/2002 | 01/25/2002 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 09/27/2001 | 09/27/2001 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2001 | 06/26/2001 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 04/02/2001 | 04/02/2001 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/08/2001 | 03/30/2001 | 105.50 | 2 |
| 01/08/2001 | 01/12/2001 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/11/2000 | 10/12/2000 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/11/2000 | 12/29/2000 | 287.50 | 2 |
| 09/20/2000 | 10/05/2000 | 28.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Whitetail Mine have?
Whitetail Mine has 82 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is Whitetail Mine?
Whitetail Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Kingwood, Preston County, WV. It currently has employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Whitetail Mine?
According to MSHA records, Whitetail Mine has 27 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Whitetail Mine?
Whitetail Mine is operated by Coastal Coal-West Virginia Llc and controlled by El Paso Energy Corp. MSHA Mine ID: 4608285.