Key Takeaway

Abes Fork Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Breaks, Buchanan County, VA. It has 29 violations on record (9 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Highwall Mining Company of Virginia, Inc..

Abes Fork Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Highwall Mining Company of Virginia, Inc.

Controller: Mark G Altizer

Location: Breaks, Buchanan County, VA

29
Violations
9
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/11/2006 77.1607(i) S&S ModNegligence $165
07/11/2006 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/20/2006 77.410(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/20/2006 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/20/2006 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/19/2006 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/19/2006 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $165
01/30/2006 77.1103(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/25/2006 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/25/2006 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $107
01/24/2006 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/24/2006 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $107
01/24/2006 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/24/2006 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $107
01/24/2006 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $107
09/21/2005 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
09/21/2005 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
09/21/2005 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $107
09/15/2005 77.1607(i) S&S ModNegligence $107
09/15/2005 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/10/2007 01/11/2007 6.00 1
06/19/2006 08/11/2006 52.50 2
01/24/2006 02/14/2006 44.00 2
09/15/2005 09/30/2005 28.50 1
01/05/2005 01/20/2005 37.75 2
01/05/2005 01/07/2005 10.75 1
05/19/2004 07/12/2004 26.25 1
05/19/2004 07/23/2004 7.75 1
04/09/2004 04/09/2004 3.50 1
03/22/2004 03/29/2004 9.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407084
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4472220, -82.0458330
Nearest TownBreaks

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Abes Fork Surface Mine have?

Abes Fork Surface Mine has 29 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Abes Fork Surface Mine?

Abes Fork Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Breaks, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Abes Fork Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Abes Fork Surface Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Abes Fork Surface Mine?

Abes Fork Surface Mine is operated by Highwall Mining Company of Virginia, Inc. and controlled by Mark G Altizer. MSHA Mine ID: 4407084.