Key Takeaway

Black Creek #15 Strip is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It has 33 violations on record (16 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc.

Black Creek #15 Strip

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc

Controller: Steven R Mullins

Location: Norton, Wise County, VA

33
Violations
16
S&S Violations
14
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/28/2005 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/20/2004 77.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/14/2004 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $144
07/14/2004 77.205(d) S&S ModNegligence $154
07/14/2004 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $203
07/14/2004 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/14/2004 77.1710(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/14/2004 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/14/2004 77.402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/26/2004 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $177
01/26/2004 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/20/2004 77.505 S&S ModNegligence $217
01/15/2004 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $135
01/15/2004 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/15/2004 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $177
01/15/2004 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $177
01/13/2004 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $217
06/24/2003 48.31(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/24/2003 48.31(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/24/2003 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $133

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/23/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/08/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None
08/19/2003 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/30/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/25/2003 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/17/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
03/11/2003 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
09/18/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
04/17/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
10/15/2001 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/22/2005 08/01/2005 15.50 1
01/24/2005 02/16/2005 14.50 1
07/14/2004 03/31/2005 5.00 1
07/14/2004 09/15/2004 6.50 1
07/13/2004 09/08/2004 23.00 1
03/29/2004 03/29/2004 3.50 1
01/15/2004 02/26/2004 7.50 1
01/12/2004 02/26/2004 57.00 1
10/09/2003 10/14/2003 4.75 1
06/25/2003 09/30/2003 12.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406851
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9250000, -82.6750000
Nearest TownNorton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Black Creek #15 Strip have?

Black Creek #15 Strip has 33 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Black Creek #15 Strip?

Black Creek #15 Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Creek #15 Strip?

According to MSHA records, Black Creek #15 Strip has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Black Creek #15 Strip?

Black Creek #15 Strip is operated by Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc and controlled by Steven R Mullins. MSHA Mine ID: 4406851.