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Pineville Processing Coal

Pineville, Wyoming County, WV  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4603933

Pineville Processing has $5K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
16
Years on record
1983–2011
Latest incident
May 2011
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2006
37
citations
5
significant & substantial
$4,701
proposed penalties
$4,701
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2001
50
inspections on record
587
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
ⓘ This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 587 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Pineville Processing has $5K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
ⓘ Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$5K
proposed penalties
$5K
current assessed
$5K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
35 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2017-07-07.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
See also the operator's enforcement record

MSHA sampling at Pineville Processing shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.18 mg/m3 (100% compliant) across 2 samples.

Health sampling
ⓘ A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust
ⓘ Respirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
0.18
dust avg (mg/m3)
0.24
dust max (mg/m3)
100%
within 1.5 mg/m3
2
samples
Most recent sample: 2009-01-12.
Noise
0%
over PEL
2
samples
Most recent sample: 2009-01-12.
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
ⓘ Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 0 0 0
2023 Q3 0 0 0
2023 Q2 0 0 0
2023 Q1 0 0 0
2022 Q4 0 0 0
2022 Q3 0 0 0
2022 Q2 0 0 0
2022 Q1 0 0 0
Show 73 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2021 Q4 0 0 0
2021 Q3 0 0 0
2021 Q2 0 0 0
2021 Q1 0 0 0
2020 Q4 0 0 0
2020 Q3 0 0 0
2020 Q2 0 0 0
2020 Q1 0 0 0
2019 Q4 0 0 0
2019 Q3 0 0 0
2019 Q2 0 0 0
2019 Q1 0 0 0
2018 Q4 0 0 0
2018 Q3 0 0 0
2018 Q2 0 0 0
2018 Q1 0 0 0
2017 Q4 0 0 0
2017 Q3 0 1 0
2017 Q2 0 0 0
2017 Q1 0 0 0
2016 Q4 0 0 0
2016 Q3 0 0 0
2016 Q2 0 0 0
2016 Q1 0 0 0
2015 Q4 0 0 0
2015 Q3 32 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 48 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 48 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 48 1 0 20833.3
2014 Q3 48 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 48 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 213 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 1,504 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 2,487 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 2,519 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 2,399 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 2,429 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 1,974 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 3,052 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 3,255 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 3,267 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 2,252 1 0 444.0
2011 Q2 3,650 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 0 1 1
2010 Q4 0 0 0
2010 Q3 3,220 5 1 1552.8
2010 Q2 2,630 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 1,440 2 0 1388.9
2009 Q4 0 0 0
2009 Q2 0 0 0
2009 Q1 1,368 3 0 2193.0
2008 Q4 1,680 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 1,395 13 2 9319.0
2008 Q2 1,680 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 1,440 2 0 1388.9
2007 Q4 1,680 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 1,440 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 1,680 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 1,440 3 0 2083.3
2006 Q4 0 1 1
2006 Q3 162 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 1,680 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 1,440 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 1,120 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 1,120 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 960 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 960 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 1,120 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 1,120 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 960 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 1,120 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 960 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 1,120 0 0 0.0

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
December 8, 1986 WV · Coal electrician, lineman Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Black Horse Coal Mining & Sales Inc · Contact with electrical current

THE VICTIM WAS 7ROUBLE SHOOTING A 480 VOLT AC, LIGHT CIRCUIT WHEN HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED WIRES

Reportable incidents

15 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2011 · 4 incidents

May 9, 2011 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was pouring concrete on 5/9/11 and had hole in boot. Got concrete in boot causing dermatitis. Sought medical care on 5/12/11, but company was not aware of accident and treatment until 5/26/11 by insurance carrier.

March 31, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending scaffold when a loose piece of 2x10 lumber struck the individual on the foot. Amended 4/8/11 - Employee was carrying steel angle. He set the angle on the ground, pinching his fingers.

February 11, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Little Seam Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Worker was moving rebar with a fork lift. The load shifted while it was in transit. When the worker unstrapped the bars from the forks, the bars came off the forks. The load was approximately waist height. The worker was struck by the load and landed on a piece of angle stored nearby.

February 9, 2011 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Little Seam Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Power line installers working at, but not for, mine. Crew was installing guy anchors for power poles when employee set an anchor attachment onto his foot. Only sprain and bruising, no significant damage or injury. Called information into 800 number as soon as we were notified.

2010 · 2 incidents

December 21, 2010 WV · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Little Seam Mining Company Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

While performing decking work, employee stepped on a piece of unfitted unwelded decking, falling 17 feet to the deck below. He had a facial cut; no other visible injuries. He was asked recall questions, said he was ok and refused care. He worked rest of the day; gait, balance and other activity were normal. Early 12/22 at local ER was diagnosed with lung/rib injuries.

November 6, 2010 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Little Seam Mining Company Inc · Fall from machine

Crane operator stepped on outrigger beam on 75-ton hydraulic crane and his foot slipped and he fell onto the ground (approx 3 feet). He caught his fall with his hands and cut one of his palms on a rock on the ground. Required stitches. Was wearing gloves. No other injuries.

1989 · 1 incident

October 6, 1989 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Robinson-Phillips Coal Company Inc · Contact with electrical current

INJURED WAS TROUBLE SHOOTING A 480 VOLT LIGHT CIRCUIT FROM CHERRY PICKER BUCKET WHEN HE RECEIVED ELECTRICAL SHOCK. INJURED WAS EMPL OF WYOMAC COAL CO.

1987 · 1 incident

April 8, 1987 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Black Horse Coal Mining & Sales Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE CL5IMS TO HAVE RECEIVED DAMAGE TO HIS HEARING FROM EXPOSURE AT WORK

1986 · 1 incident

1984 · 2 incidents

September 6, 1984 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Robinson-Phillips Coal Company Inc · Struck by powered moving object

EE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EE CUT DOWN A TREE BEHIND THE PLANT. HE WAS PUSHING ON THE TREE TO MAKE IT FALL DOWNHILL WHEN THE SAW KICKED BACK STRICKING HIM IN THE LEG.

January 23, 1984 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Robinson-Phillips Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS CLIMBING INTO THE RAW COAL CHUTE ABOVC THE RAW COAL SCREEN TO MAKE THE OPENING IN THE CHUTE LARGER. HE TWISTED HIS BACK WHILE CLIMBING UP THE CHUTE CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN HIS LOWER BACK

1983 · 4 incidents

August 16, 1983 WV · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Robinson-Phillips Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS OPERATING THE LOAD OUT CHUTE TO LOAD A R/R CAR. WHEN HE PULLED THE HANDLE ON THE CHUTE HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 19, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Robinson-Phillips Coal Company Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE SLURRY PIPE LINE BRIDGE WHEN A BOARD BROKJE CAUSING HIM TO FALL THROUGH THE BRIDGE HIS LEGS CAUGHT ON THE STEEL CABLE RESULTING IN AN INJURY TO BVOTH HIS LEGS

January 20, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Robinson-Phillips Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE 988 ENDLOADER ON THE HAUL ROAD NEXT TO CENTRAL SHOP HE WAS SCATTERING DIRT AND GRAVEL ON ICE COVERED ROAD TO ENABLE T A SLATE TRUCK TO GET UP THE HILL THE ENDLOADER STARTED SLIDING ON ICE AND WENT OVER THE HILL

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