Key Takeaway
Wyco Surface Mine No1 is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Helen, Wyoming County, WV. It has 12 violations on record (2 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by High Country Mining, Inc..
Wyco Surface Mine No1
Operator: High Country Mining, Inc.
Controller: Woodrow W Church; Darren J Spencer
Location: Helen, Wyoming County, WV
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 12 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2022 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 07/28/2022 | 77.1702(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 07/28/2022 | 77.1702(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 07/28/2022 | 72.100(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 07/28/2022 | 50.30 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 07/28/2022 | 77.1703 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $252 |
| 03/14/2019 | 48.26 | S&S | ModNegligence | $672 |
| 06/15/2011 | 48.23(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2011 | 48.26(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,337 |
| 06/15/2011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 | |
| 06/15/2011 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $190 |
| 06/15/2011 | 47.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 11 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | 02/27/2026 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2025 | 06/26/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 10/15/2024 | 10/23/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/02/2024 | 04/02/2024 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 10/10/2023 | 10/10/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 09/05/2023 | 09/05/2023 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 02/28/2023 | 03/02/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 07/28/2022 | 09/19/2022 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 02/28/2019 | 03/22/2019 | 27.50 | 2 |
| 07/19/2011 | 07/26/2011 | 3.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Wyco Surface Mine No1 have?
Wyco Surface Mine No1 has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Wyco Surface Mine No1?
Wyco Surface Mine No1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Helen, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Wyco Surface Mine No1?
According to MSHA records, Wyco Surface Mine No1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Wyco Surface Mine No1?
Wyco Surface Mine No1 is operated by High Country Mining, Inc. and controlled by Woodrow W Church; Darren J Spencer. MSHA Mine ID: 1519597.