Key Takeaway

#1 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Bandy, Tazewell County, VA. It has 264 violations on record (158 S&S) and $43K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bear Ridge Mining Inc.

#1

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Bear Ridge Mining Inc

Controller: Estil Stillwell

Location: Bandy, Tazewell County, VA

264
Violations
158
S&S Violations
37
Accidents
$43K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/06/2002 75.1914(f) Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,000
11/06/2002 75.512-2 Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,000
09/12/2002 75.1914(f) S&S ModNegligence $131
09/12/2002 75.512-2 S&S ModNegligence $131
06/05/2002 77.800-2 Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,000
06/03/2002 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/24/2002 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/09/2002 75.364 Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,500
05/02/2002 75.1714-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/02/2002 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/01/2002 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $277
05/01/2002 75.403 S&S ModNegligence $277
04/25/2002 75.360(e) Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,500
04/25/2002 75.360(f) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/25/2002 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $242
04/25/2002 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $150
04/11/2002 75.1101-3 Non-S&S $0
03/29/2002 75.1101-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/29/2002 75.1101-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/29/2002 75.1101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/25/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/12/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/08/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/16/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 280d lost
04/05/2002 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 309d lost
03/29/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 95d lost
03/28/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/22/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None
02/01/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 353d lost
10/19/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/24/2003 04/24/2003 8.00 1
04/03/2003 04/03/2003 8.00 1
03/03/2003 03/31/2003 3.25 1
02/28/2003 03/10/2003 25.75 1
02/21/2003 02/21/2003 8.00 1
01/29/2003 01/29/2003 8.00 1
01/09/2003 01/09/2003 8.00 1
12/13/2002 12/18/2002 3.75 1
11/27/2002 11/27/2002 8.00 1
11/07/2002 11/07/2002 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406227
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.1797220, -81.7425000
Nearest TownBandy

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does #1 have?

#1 has 264 MSHA violations on record, of which 158 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $43K.

What type of mine is #1?

#1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Bandy, Tazewell County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at #1?

According to MSHA records, #1 has 37 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates #1?

#1 is operated by Bear Ridge Mining Inc and controlled by Estil Stillwell. MSHA Mine ID: 4406227.