Key Takeaway

AUGER 10 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in BIG ROCK, Buchanan County, VA. It has 8 violations on record (2 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by P B DIRT MOVERS INC..

AUGER 10

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: P B DIRT MOVERS INC.

Controller: Robin Roy Belcher

Location: BIG ROCK, Buchanan County, VA

Employees: 4

8
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/03/2025 77.1000 Non-S&S $0
02/26/2025 77.1000 S&S HighNegligence $3,022
02/26/2025 77.1501(a) S&S HighNegligence $3,022
09/04/2024 48.23(f) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
09/04/2024 77.1708 Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
09/04/2024 47.31(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
08/27/2024 71.209(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
08/27/2024 71.400 Non-S&S HighNegligence $147

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/16/2025 07/01/2025 2.00 1
04/03/2025 04/03/2025 10.50 2
02/06/2025 03/19/2025 53.50 3
07/22/2024 09/16/2024 40.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407423
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2713890, -82.1680560
Nearest TownBIG ROCK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does AUGER 10 have?

AUGER 10 has 8 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is AUGER 10?

AUGER 10 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in BIG ROCK, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at AUGER 10?

According to MSHA records, AUGER 10 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates AUGER 10?

AUGER 10 is operated by P B DIRT MOVERS INC. and controlled by Robin Roy Belcher. MSHA Mine ID: 4407423.