Key Takeaway
Bearwallow Surface is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Hurley, Buchanan County, VA. It has 145 violations on record (64 S&S) and $32K in proposed penalties. Operated by Clintwood Elkhorn Mining.
Bearwallow Surface
Operator: Clintwood Elkhorn Mining
Controller: J Mark Campbell
Location: Hurley, Buchanan County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 145 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2009 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/19/2009 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/19/2009 | 77.1109(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/19/2009 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/25/2008 | 77.1607(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/25/2008 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $224 |
| 06/10/2008 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 06/10/2008 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/10/2008 | 77.410(c) | S&S | NoNegligence | $873 |
| 06/10/2008 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $634 |
| 06/10/2008 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $243 |
| 06/10/2008 | 77.410(c) | S&S | NoNegligence | $873 |
| 06/10/2008 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/10/2008 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/10/2008 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $243 |
| 06/10/2008 | 77.410(c) | S&S | NoNegligence | $873 |
| 06/10/2008 | 48.28 | S&S | LowNegligence | $270 |
| 02/08/2008 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 02/05/2008 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/05/2008 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/06/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 340d lost |
| 02/10/2005 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 10/21/2004 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/09/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 99d lost |
| 11/07/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/13/2003 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 08/15/2003 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 67d lost |
| 07/01/2003 | NO VALUE FOUND | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 251d lost |
| 10/11/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 41d lost |
Inspections
View all 41 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2010 | 01/06/2010 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 07/21/2009 | 07/22/2009 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 03/09/2009 | 03/30/2009 | 31.50 | 2 |
| 08/20/2008 | 08/21/2008 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2008 | 07/10/2008 | 56.00 | 1 |
| 01/28/2008 | 02/28/2008 | 67.50 | 1 |
| 10/29/2007 | 10/29/2007 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 10/17/2007 | 11/05/2007 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 10/09/2007 | 10/30/2007 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 08/17/2007 | 09/28/2007 | 126.75 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Bearwallow Surface have?
Bearwallow Surface has 145 MSHA violations on record, of which 64 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $32K.
What type of mine is Bearwallow Surface?
Bearwallow Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hurley, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Bearwallow Surface?
According to MSHA records, Bearwallow Surface has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Bearwallow Surface?
Bearwallow Surface is operated by Clintwood Elkhorn Mining and controlled by J Mark Campbell. MSHA Mine ID: 4407043.