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

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Sigmon Coal Company, Inc.

Controller: James A Sigmon

Location: Keokee, Lee County, VA

239
Violations
115
S&S Violations
25
Accidents
$36K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406917
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.8683330, -82.9172220
Nearest TownKeokee

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.