Key Takeaway
#8 Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Keokee, Lee County, VA. It has 239 violations on record (115 S&S) and $36K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sigmon Coal Company, Inc..
#8 Mine
Operator: Sigmon Coal Company, Inc.
Controller: James A Sigmon
Location: Keokee, Lee County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 239 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2006 | 75.364(h) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 04/13/2006 | 75.1100-2(e)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 10/25/2005 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 11/24/2004 | 75.333(h) | S&S | ModNegligence | $84 |
| 11/22/2004 | 75.364(a)(2)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 10/19/2004 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 10/19/2004 | 75.807 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 10/19/2004 | 75.1600-2(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 09/10/2004 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $84 |
| 09/10/2004 | 75.364(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 04/01/2004 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 12/30/2003 | 75.364(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 12/30/2003 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 12/30/2003 | 77.509(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $203 |
| 05/23/2003 | 75.902 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/19/2003 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/19/2003 | 75.523 | S&S | ModNegligence | $153 |
| 05/19/2003 | 75.503 | S&S | ModNegligence | $153 |
| 05/16/2003 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $153 |
| 05/16/2003 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 25 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 11d lost |
| 03/21/2003 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 08/15/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 04/11/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 02/19/2002 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 68d lost |
| 05/11/2001 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 37d lost |
| 03/05/2001 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 02/23/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 68d lost |
| 02/08/2001 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 33d lost |
| 02/08/2001 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 68d lost |
Inspections
View all 81 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2009 | 12/28/2009 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 06/13/2006 | 06/13/2006 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 05/16/2006 | 05/17/2006 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 05/04/2006 | 05/08/2006 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2006 | 04/26/2006 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 02/01/2006 | 02/02/2006 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 10/25/2005 | 11/22/2005 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 09/28/2005 | 10/14/2005 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/01/2005 | 09/22/2005 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 05/03/2005 | 05/05/2005 | 14.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does #8 Mine have?
#8 Mine has 239 MSHA violations on record, of which 115 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $36K.
What type of mine is #8 Mine?
#8 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Keokee, Lee County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at #8 Mine?
According to MSHA records, #8 Mine has 25 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates #8 Mine?
#8 Mine is operated by Sigmon Coal Company, Inc. and controlled by James A Sigmon. MSHA Mine ID: 4406917.