Key Takeaway
Big Four Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Welch, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 35 violations on record (14 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Superior Processing, Inc..
Big Four Surface Mine
Operator: Superior Processing, Inc.
Controller: Edward A Asbury
Location: Welch, Mcdowell County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 35 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2012 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/30/2011 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/30/2011 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/30/2011 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/20/2010 | 77.1109(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/20/2010 | 77.1301(c)(9) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/22/2010 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/09/2009 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 04/09/2009 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/09/2009 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $334 |
| 11/13/2008 | 71.403(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/22/2008 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 12/07/2007 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/07/2007 | 62.130(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $127 |
| 11/27/2007 | 77.1710(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 11/27/2007 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 08/20/2007 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/20/2007 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/14/2007 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $687 |
| 06/14/2007 | 77.1005(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
Inspections
View all 17 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2012 | 07/16/2012 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/22/2012 | 02/22/2012 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 01/10/2012 | 01/20/2012 | 16.00 | 2 |
| 08/09/2011 | 09/13/2011 | 32.00 | 1 |
| 03/07/2011 | 03/30/2011 | 33.00 | 1 |
| 04/13/2010 | 07/29/2010 | 61.00 | 1 |
| 10/28/2009 | 10/29/2009 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 04/09/2009 | 04/30/2009 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 10/29/2008 | 11/17/2008 | 39.00 | 1 |
| 04/22/2008 | 04/24/2008 | 21.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Big Four Surface Mine have?
Big Four Surface Mine has 35 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Big Four Surface Mine?
Big Four Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Welch, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Four Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Big Four Surface Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Big Four Surface Mine?
Big Four Surface Mine is operated by Superior Processing, Inc. and controlled by Edward A Asbury. MSHA Mine ID: 4609124.