KWV Operations LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Employee was helping pull the stacker belt together when he pulled a muscle in his lower back, right side.
Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 3 Coal
Glen Alum Operations, LLC
· Underground
Controlled by
Joe Valis; Rufus W West
Wharncliffe,
Mingo County,
WV
·
Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4608309
Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 3 has $33K in proposed MSHA penalties and $848 outstanding across 11 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 24
- Years on record
- 1993–2011
- Latest incident
- Jan 2011
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2005
162
citations
63
significant & substantial
$33,226
proposed penalties
$25,396
paid to date
76% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $7,830 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
56
inspections on record
1,543
inspection hours
10.5
citations per 100 inspection hours
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This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.162 citations across 1,543 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 3 has $33K in proposed MSHA penalties and $848 outstanding across 11 contested dockets.
Penalty disposition
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Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.$33K
proposed penalties
$26K
current assessed
$25K
paid to date
$848
outstanding
159 assessments are final orders; 11 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2011-08-15.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
See also
the operator's enforcement record
MSHA sampling at Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 3 shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.48 mg/m3 (93% compliant) across 106 samples.
Health sampling
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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
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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.0.48
dust avg (mg/m3)
5.73
dust max (mg/m3)
93%
within 1.5 mg/m3
106
samples
Most recent sample: 2011-06-08.
Silica (quartz)
6.6
silica avg (%)
10.1
silica max (%)
3
samples
Most recent sample: 2011-06-15.
Noise
0%
over PEL
20
samples
Most recent sample: 2010-10-27.
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Q2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 Q1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 Q4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 Q3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 Q2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 Q1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 Q4 | 1,072 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q2 | 7,226 | 21 | 7 | 2906.2 |
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| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Q1 | 3,813 | 17 | 8 | 4458.4 |
| 2010 Q4 | 7,762 | 22 | 10 | 2834.3 |
| 2010 Q3 | 9,967 | 24 | 6 | 2407.9 |
| 2010 Q2 | 6,159 | 24 | 15 | 3896.7 |
| 2010 Q1 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q4 | 655 | 1 | 0 | 1526.7 |
| 2009 Q3 | 754 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q2 | 992 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q1 | 1,613 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q4 | 2,347 | 5 | 0 | 2130.4 |
| 2008 Q3 | 7,651 | 4 | 1 | 522.8 |
| 2008 Q2 | 11,900 | 26 | 8 | 2184.9 |
| 2008 Q1 | 1,672 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q4 | 750 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q3 | 2,696 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 Q4 | 8,823 | 5 | 1 | 566.7 |
| 2005 Q3 | 7,727 | 8 | 5 | 1035.3 |
| 2005 Q2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 Q1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2003 Q1 | 550 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q4 | 838 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q3 | 572 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q2 | 735 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q1 | 818 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q4 | 1,350 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q3 | 1,554 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q2 | 3,175 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q1 | 2,894 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q4 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q3 | 323 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q2 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q1 | 527 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
24 on file2011 · 1 incident
2010 · 2 incidents
July 14, 2010
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
KWV Operations LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object
Employee was shoveling the tailpiece when the rib rolled off hitting his right hand.
June 4, 2010
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
KWV Operations LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was bolting top in the # 5 entry, a low spot, employee stated that he slipped and his right hand went in where the scissors were on the pot. Mashed hand and pinky finger. Metacarpal Gloves were worn.
2008 · 14 incidents
KWV Operations LLC · Accident type, without injuries
Fall inby spad # 874 in old works, blocking DPP #4 on Northwest Mains. 20 Ft long, 8Ft wide, 5-6 ft. thick.
August 25, 2008
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
KWV Operations LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Employee is a Mechanic/Welder and was lifting a piece of metal and while lifting he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.
KWV Operations LLC · Accident type, without injuries
Roof fell between spad # 853 and 854. Fall was about 25' X 30' X 7' thick. Fell up to the coal rider. In the #4 Belt Entry.
KWV Operations LLC · Accident type, without injuries
Roof Fell at spad # 830. Fall was about 20' X 70' X 7' thick. Fell up to the coal rider. # 6 Entry.
KWV Operations LLC · Accident type, without injuries
Roof Fell at spad # 873. Fall was about 20' X 20' X 6' thick. Fell up to the coal rider.
KWV Operations LLC · Accident type, without injuries
Roof Fall. Fell in the intersection of the last open break in #2 entry. Fall was about 20' X 25' X 6' thick. Fell up to the coal rider.
KWV Operations LLC · Accident type, without injuries
Roof Fall #4 entry spad # 860. Fall was about 20' X 30' X 5' thick. Fell up to the coal rider.
KWV Operations LLC · Accident type, without injuries
Roof Fall #3 entry heading. Fall was about 20' X 20' X 5' thick. Fell up to the coal rider.
KWV Operations LLC · Accident type, without injuries
Roof Fall # 4 Intersection #3R toward #3 entry. Fall was about 20' X 35' X 5' thick. Fell up to the coal rider.
June 23, 2008
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
KWV Operations LLC · Struck by falling object
EE just sat down on ride to move it inby so pinner could pull up in #5 and one piece of draw rock fell out on him.
KWV Operations LLC · Accident type, without injuries
Roof fell #2 Entry. Fall was about 20' X 35' X 4' thick. Fell up to the coal rider.
KWV Operations LLC · Accident type, without injuries
Horse back and slip in intersection.
KWV Operations LLC · Accident type, without injuries
No damage. Fell intersection a thick rider was present. approx. 24" thick about 6' high.
KWV Operations LLC · Accident type, without injuries
Roof Fall #4 Entry. Fall was about 30' X 30' X 6' thick. Fell up to the coal rider.
2001 · 1 incident
September 11, 2001
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Inc · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS BACKING THE WATER TRUCK UP USING THE REARVIEW MIRROR. HE MISJUDGED & BACKED THE TRUCK INTO THE CREEK. HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT LEG.RECEIVED PRESCRIPTION.
1999 · 3 incidents
July 30, 1999
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING SKIRT RUBBER ON TAIL SECTION WITH PLIERS. THE PLIERS SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIMIN THE LEFT EYE.
Patton Inc · Struck against a moving object
INDIVIDUAL CAME AROUND A CURVE IN THE MINE NEAR TUNNEL #2, LOST CONTROL OF HIS SECURITY VEHICLE AND STRUCK STEERING WHEEL AFTER IMPACTING WALL.
April 27, 1999
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE TAKING A MAT OUT OF THE DOZER FLOOR, EMPLOYEE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.
1994 · 2 incidents
Patton Inc · Accident type, without injuries
AT SPAD #504 ROCK FELL OUTBY APPROX 70' X18' X10' THICK: HAD 16 CRIBS IN AREA TO MAKE IT SAFE: ALSO SETTING ADDITIONAL CRIBS IN AREAS ON TRAVELWAYS AND BELT ENTRY.
Westview Inc · Accident type, without injuries
AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL HAS OCCURED ON MAIN SECT-001. DUE TO INTERRUPTION OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE FROM 1-4-94 - 1-8-94 WE COULD NOT ENTER MINE. FALL AREA HAD COAL RIDER SEAM APPROX 10' ABO VE ACTIVE SEAM, WITH WATER COMING IN ALSO. TH EBOVE MENTIONED CONDITIONS AND NOT BEING ABLE TO CHECK MINE ON DAILY BASIS CONTRIBUTED TO ROOF FALL.
1993 · 1 incident
November 15, 1993
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westview Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED WAS PULLING ON PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE AND TWISTED KNEE.
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