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

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Clintwood Elkhorn Mining

Controller: J Mark Campbell

Location: Hurley, Buchanan County, VA

145
Violations
64
S&S Violations
12
Accidents
$32K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID4407043
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4050000, -82.0838880
Nearest TownHurley

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.