Key Takeaway
WV-1 Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Breeden, Mingo County, WV. It has 49 violations on record (42 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Appalachian Fuels, LLC.
WV-1 Surface Mine
Operator: Appalachian Fuels, LLC
Controller: Energy Coal Resources Inc
Location: Breeden, Mingo County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 49 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2002 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $66 |
| 09/12/2002 | 77.1302(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 07/23/2002 | 77.205(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $140 |
| 07/23/2002 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $97 |
| 03/26/2002 | 77.208(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $140 |
| 03/25/2002 | 77.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $140 |
| 03/25/2002 | 72.620 | S&S | ModNegligence | $140 |
| 03/25/2002 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $140 |
| 03/19/2002 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $140 |
| 03/19/2002 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $140 |
| 03/19/2002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 | |
| 11/13/2001 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/03/2001 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 08/01/2001 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 08/01/2001 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 07/26/2001 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 07/25/2001 | 77.1605(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 07/25/2001 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 07/25/2001 | 77.1605(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 07/25/2001 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 14 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/04/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 141d lost |
| 04/17/2002 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 195d lost |
| 02/27/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/01/2001 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 04/25/2001 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 04/25/2001 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 02/25/2001 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/13/2000 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 07/30/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 34d lost |
| 07/12/2000 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 45d lost |
Inspections
View all 20 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2005 | 11/07/2005 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/06/2003 | 01/10/2003 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 12/01/2002 | 12/02/2002 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/09/2002 | 09/18/2002 | 106.00 | 1 |
| 02/12/2002 | 03/28/2002 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 02/12/2002 | 03/28/2002 | 83.50 | 3 |
| 11/13/2001 | 11/13/2001 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 08/28/2001 | 08/28/2001 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/03/2001 | 08/06/2001 | 11.00 | 2 |
| 07/26/2001 | 07/26/2001 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does WV-1 Surface Mine have?
WV-1 Surface Mine has 49 MSHA violations on record, of which 42 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.
What type of mine is WV-1 Surface Mine?
WV-1 Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Breeden, Mingo County, WV. It currently has employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at WV-1 Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, WV-1 Surface Mine has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates WV-1 Surface Mine?
WV-1 Surface Mine is operated by Appalachian Fuels, LLC and controlled by Energy Coal Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608564.