Xishan Coal and Electricity Power
Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Several affiliated mines penalized for safety violations
Ximing, Malan, Xiqu and other mines under Xishan Coal and Electricity, a subsidiary of Shanxi Coking Coal, were repeatedly penalized by mine safety supervision authorities for safety violations involving gas inspections and explosion-suppression facilities, among others. One mine received three penalty notices in a single day, with the largest single fine at RMB 865,000. The mines concerned were fined and ordered to rectify.
2009
Particularly Serious Gas Explosion at Tunlan Mine of Shanxi Coking Coal's Xishan Coal and Electricity
The State Administration of Work Safety and the Coal Mine Safety Administration reported that a particularly serious gas explosion occurred at the Tunlan Coal Mine, causing major casualties and exposing deficiencies in ventilation management, gas control, and implementation of on-site safety measures. The record is based on the 2009 accident notification. Status: official accident notification. Entity involved: Tunlan Coal Mine of Xishan Coal and Electricity Company under Shanxi Coking Coal Group. Scope: Xishan Coal and Electricity Tunlan Coal Mine.
2009
Tunlan Coal Mine Gas Explosion Kills 74
On February 22, 2009, a gas explosion at the Tunlan Coal Mine of Shanxi Coking Coal Xishan Coal Electricity Group killed 74 people. The mine belonged to Xishan Coal Electricity Group, not the listed company Xishan Coal Electricity Co., Ltd. Afterwards, the mine manager, chief engineer, and deputy manager for safety were removed from their posts. The major safety accident led to multiple managers being held accountable, and Shanxi launched a coal mine safety overhaul.