Key Takeaway

3 Pole is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Hurley, Buchanan County, VA. It has 165 violations on record (59 S&S) and $145K in proposed penalties. Operated by Surface Minerals Company.

3 Pole

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Surface Minerals Company

Controller: Metinvest B V

Location: Hurley, Buchanan County, VA

165
Violations
59
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$145K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/05/2020 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $254
11/02/2020 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $199
08/14/2017 77.207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/04/2016 71.206(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $615
08/04/2016 71.206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $185
05/11/2016 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/04/2016 77.1103(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $285
05/03/2016 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
02/24/2016 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
02/23/2016 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $100
02/22/2016 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
05/18/2015 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
04/27/2015 77.1710(a) S&S ModNegligence $243
04/16/2015 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/27/2015 71.206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/27/2015 71.206(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $108
02/27/2015 71.206(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $108
02/27/2015 71.206(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $108
10/24/2014 71.206(d)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/21/2014 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $499

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/19/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted
10/26/2013 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/08/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/02/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/01/2012 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 2d lost
05/26/2011 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/26/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/19/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/18/2025 11/18/2025 6.00 1
06/16/2025 06/18/2025 5.00 1
01/30/2025 02/03/2025 4.50 1
05/20/2024 05/20/2024 3.00 1
02/07/2024 02/07/2024 3.50 1
07/06/2023 07/06/2023 4.50 1
02/24/2023 02/24/2023 6.50 1
06/15/2022 06/15/2022 6.00 1
01/18/2022 03/23/2022 7.00 1
06/09/2021 06/09/2021 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407254
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3294440, -81.9763890
Nearest TownHurley

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does 3 Pole have?

3 Pole has 165 MSHA violations on record, of which 59 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $145K.

What type of mine is 3 Pole?

3 Pole is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hurley, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at 3 Pole?

According to MSHA records, 3 Pole has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates 3 Pole?

3 Pole is operated by Surface Minerals Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4407254.