Key Takeaway

Black Bear #4 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Dante, Russell County, VA. It has 7 violations on record (1 S&S) and $523 in proposed penalties. Operated by Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC.

Black Bear #4

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Dante, Russell County, VA

7
Violations
1
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$523
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/03/2004 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/25/2004 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
04/15/2003 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/15/2003 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/10/2003 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/08/2003 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $173
11/19/2002 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

View all 2 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/05/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted
01/08/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/09/2004 11/15/2004 10.50 1
05/25/2004 07/07/2004 33.00 1
05/19/2004 07/07/2004 11.50 1
05/17/2004 08/23/2004 46.00 1
03/04/2004 04/20/2004 12.00 1
02/10/2004 03/29/2004 63.50 1
12/04/2003 01/29/2004 6.00 1
07/15/2003 07/15/2003 4.00 1
06/24/2003 06/25/2003 10.00 1
04/02/2003 05/08/2003 13.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407059
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9644440, -82.2863880
Nearest TownDante

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Black Bear #4 have?

Black Bear #4 has 7 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $523.

What type of mine is Black Bear #4?

Black Bear #4 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Dante, Russell County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Bear #4?

According to MSHA records, Black Bear #4 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Black Bear #4?

Black Bear #4 is operated by Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4407059.