Key Takeaway

Black Bear #2 Surface is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Dante, Virginia, Dickenson County, VA. It has 2 violations on record (1 S&S) and $213 in proposed penalties. Operated by Motivation Coal Company.

Black Bear #2 Surface

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Motivation Coal Company

Controller: Pittston Company

Location: Dante, Virginia, Dickenson County, VA

2
Violations
1
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$213
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/24/2002 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $104
09/26/2001 48.26(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $109

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/31/2001 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 164d lost
04/06/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/24/2002 05/01/2002 18.50 1
01/17/2002 01/28/2002 3.00 1
10/26/2001 11/15/2001 9.50 1
09/26/2001 09/27/2001 8.50 2
11/28/2000 03/05/2001 22.00 1
08/02/2000 08/07/2000 7.50 1
06/26/2000 07/24/2000 12.00 1
06/22/2000 06/29/2000 33.50 1
05/05/2000 05/18/2000 17.50 1
02/01/2000 02/01/2000 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406950
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift4.0
Coordinates36.9891660, -82.2355550
Nearest TownDante, Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Black Bear #2 Surface have?

Black Bear #2 Surface has 2 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $213.

What type of mine is Black Bear #2 Surface?

Black Bear #2 Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Dante, Virginia, Dickenson County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Bear #2 Surface?

According to MSHA records, Black Bear #2 Surface has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Black Bear #2 Surface?

Black Bear #2 Surface is operated by Motivation Coal Company and controlled by Pittston Company. MSHA Mine ID: 4406950.