Key Takeaway

Birchfield No5 Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Wise, Wise County, VA. It has 3 violations on record (0 S&S) and $183 in proposed penalties. Operated by Paramont Coal Corp.

Birchfield No5 Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Paramont Coal Corp

Controller: Pittston Company

Location: Wise, Wise County, VA

3
Violations
0
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$183
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/03/2001 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $73
05/03/2001 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/02/2000 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/07/2001 06/12/2001 4.50 1
05/01/2001 05/24/2001 7.50 1
04/12/2001 05/16/2001 41.00 1
03/14/2001 03/22/2001 5.75 1
03/14/2001 03/22/2001 5.25 1
02/10/2001 03/22/2001 23.00 1
08/02/2000 08/21/2000 7.00 1
08/02/2000 09/08/2000 6.00 1
06/22/2000 09/10/2000 46.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406986
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates37.0369000, -82.5850000
Nearest TownWise

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Birchfield No5 Surface Mine have?

Birchfield No5 Surface Mine has 3 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $183.

What type of mine is Birchfield No5 Surface Mine?

Birchfield No5 Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Wise, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Birchfield No5 Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Birchfield No5 Surface Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Birchfield No5 Surface Mine?

Birchfield No5 Surface Mine is operated by Paramont Coal Corp and controlled by Pittston Company. MSHA Mine ID: 4406986.