Key Takeaway

Black Nugget is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Lopez, Sullivan County, PA. It has 9 violations on record (6 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Capitol Coal Company Inc.

Black Nugget

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Capitol Coal Company Inc

Controller: Robert Ainbinder; Robert Barra

Location: Lopez, Sullivan County, PA

9
Violations
6
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/16/2003 77.1712 S&S Reckless $154
12/16/2003 77.1703 Non-S&S $0
11/20/2003 Non-S&S Reckless $250
10/24/2003 77.1713(a) S&S ModNegligence $76
10/24/2003 77.1703 S&S ModNegligence $237
10/24/2003 48.28(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
10/24/2003 77.1712 S&S ModNegligence $76
09/12/2002 77.404(a) Non-S&S $0
07/11/2002 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $201

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/20/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/03/2003 03/16/2004 55.00 2
10/24/2003 10/24/2003 8.00 1
07/10/2002 09/13/2002 53.50 3
03/18/2002 03/25/2002 44.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3608714
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates41.4655550, -76.3466660
Nearest TownLopez

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Black Nugget have?

Black Nugget has 9 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Black Nugget?

Black Nugget is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Lopez, Sullivan County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Nugget?

According to MSHA records, Black Nugget has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Black Nugget?

Black Nugget is operated by Capitol Coal Company Inc and controlled by Robert Ainbinder; Robert Barra. MSHA Mine ID: 3608714.