Key Takeaway

Bennett Mineral Company Inc is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Walkerton, King And Queen County, VA. It has 287 violations on record (78 S&S) and $150K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bennett Mineral Company.

Bennett Mineral Company Inc

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Bennett Mineral Company

Controller: Paul J Bennett Jr

Location: Walkerton, King And Queen County, VA

287
Violations
78
S&S Violations
26
Accidents
$150K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/06/2023 46.3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/24/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/24/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/24/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/24/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/24/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/17/2023 46.5(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $159
01/04/2023 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/17/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $133
06/01/2022 56.14115(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/01/2022 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/09/2022 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/20/2021 56.20008(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/16/2021 56.3401 S&S ModNegligence $125
07/08/2020 41.12 Non-S&S HighNegligence $123
07/07/2020 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
07/07/2020 56.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $994
07/07/2020 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
07/06/2020 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $199
10/08/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $214

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/19/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost
11/25/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost
10/21/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
11/29/2012 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
07/27/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
06/29/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
04/16/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost
02/15/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
10/29/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/28/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/10/2024 07/10/2024 7.75 1
03/12/2024 03/20/2024 5.00 1
05/17/2023 06/09/2023 20.25 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 2.25 1
01/03/2023 03/28/2023 66.00 3
05/31/2022 08/17/2022 37.50 1
02/07/2022 02/22/2022 42.00 1
07/20/2021 07/26/2021 21.50 1
06/09/2021 07/15/2021 37.00 1
02/23/2021 02/25/2021 13.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406600
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionClay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.7461110, -76.9930560
Nearest TownWalkerton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Bennett Mineral Company Inc have?

Bennett Mineral Company Inc has 287 MSHA violations on record, of which 78 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $150K.

What type of mine is Bennett Mineral Company Inc?

Bennett Mineral Company Inc is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Walkerton, King And Queen County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Bennett Mineral Company Inc?

According to MSHA records, Bennett Mineral Company Inc has 26 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Bennett Mineral Company Inc?

Bennett Mineral Company Inc is operated by Bennett Mineral Company and controlled by Paul J Bennett Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 4406600.