Key Takeaway

Williams Mountain Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Gordon, Boone County, WV. It has 11 violations on record (7 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pine Ridge Coal Company.

Williams Mountain Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Pine Ridge Coal Company

Controller: Patriot Coal Corporation

Location: Gordon, Boone County, WV

11
Violations
7
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/09/2003 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $114
06/19/2002 77.404(a) Non-S&S $0
06/19/2002 77.410(c) Non-S&S $0
06/19/2002 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S $0
06/04/2002 48.25 S&S HighNegligence $500
06/04/2002 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $201
06/04/2002 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $201
06/04/2002 77.1103(a) S&S ModNegligence $66
06/04/2002 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/04/2002 77.1109(c)(1) S&S ModNegligence $201
06/03/2002 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $113

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/21/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 69d lost
02/05/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/04/2003 11/07/2003 6.00 1
09/30/2003 10/21/2003 10.00 1
07/30/2003 07/30/2003 1.75 1
06/09/2003 06/11/2003 15.00 1
10/01/2002 10/02/2002 4.50 2
10/01/2002 11/22/2002 19.50 2
05/30/2002 06/06/2002 39.50 1
10/16/2001 11/02/2001 7.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608548
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Lignite)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates38.0372220, -81.6550000
Nearest TownGordon

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Williams Mountain Surface Mine have?

Williams Mountain Surface Mine has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Williams Mountain Surface Mine?

Williams Mountain Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Gordon, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Williams Mountain Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Williams Mountain Surface Mine has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Williams Mountain Surface Mine?

Williams Mountain Surface Mine is operated by Pine Ridge Coal Company and controlled by Patriot Coal Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4608548.