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

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: High Country Mining, Inc.

Controller: Woodrow W Church; Darren J Spencer

Location: Helen, Wyoming County, WV

Employees: 3

12
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519597
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees3
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5041670, -82.6322220
Nearest TownHelen

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.