Key Takeaway

Workman Branch Deep Mine is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It has 50 violations on record (20 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rockwell Mining LLC.

Workman Branch Deep Mine

Temporarily Idled Underground Coal

Operator: Rockwell Mining LLC

Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.

Location: Wharton, Boone County, WV

Employees: 1

50
Violations
20
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$14K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/21/2014 75.1711 S&S ModNegligence $585
08/07/2012 75.1403 Non-S&S $0
08/02/2012 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,111
08/02/2012 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $585
08/01/2012 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/30/2012 75.904 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/23/2012 75.1103-4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/11/2012 75.1714-6 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/11/2012 75.701 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
06/11/2012 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $745
06/04/2012 75.1403 Non-S&S $0
05/30/2012 75.1100-2(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/30/2012 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $745
05/29/2012 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/29/2012 75.380(d)(1) S&S ModNegligence $873
05/29/2012 75.333(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/23/2012 75.311(f) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/22/2012 75.601-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/22/2012 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $745
05/22/2012 75.1720(a) S&S ModNegligence $334

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/11/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/27/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
06/05/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
04/19/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/24/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
01/04/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
10/18/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
09/28/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost
08/31/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/25/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/29/2023 06/29/2023 2.00 1
03/29/2023 03/29/2023 1.25 1
12/28/2022 12/28/2022 3.00 1
09/30/2022 09/30/2022 1.25 1
12/22/2021 12/22/2021 2.00 1
06/25/2021 06/25/2021 3.00 1
12/31/2020 12/31/2020 2.75 1
04/01/2020 04/01/2020 3.25 1
08/07/2018 08/07/2018 13.50 2
05/21/2014 06/16/2014 16.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609343
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week1.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8877780, -81.6436110
Nearest TownWharton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Workman Branch Deep Mine have?

Workman Branch Deep Mine has 50 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.

What type of mine is Workman Branch Deep Mine?

Workman Branch Deep Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharton, Boone County, WV. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Workman Branch Deep Mine?

According to MSHA records, Workman Branch Deep Mine has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Workman Branch Deep Mine?

Workman Branch Deep Mine is operated by Rockwell Mining LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 4609343.