Key Takeaway

Blair Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Jewell Ridge, Tazewell County, VA. It has 45 violations on record (24 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sea.

Blair Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Sea

Controller: Pittston Company

Location: Jewell Ridge, Tazewell County, VA

45
Violations
24
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/07/2001 75.902 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/07/2001 75.900 S&S ModNegligence $66
08/06/2001 75.701 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/06/2001 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/06/2001 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/27/2001 77.1109(e)(1) S&S ModNegligence $66
06/26/2001 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/26/2001 75.1712-6(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/21/2001 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/14/2001 75.523-3(b)(1) S&S ModNegligence $83
06/14/2001 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/14/2001 75.203(b) S&S ModNegligence $83
05/08/2001 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
05/01/2001 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $90
05/01/2001 75.1712-1 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
09/28/2000 75.333(c)(1) S&S ModNegligence $131
09/28/2000 75.333(b)(2) S&S ModNegligence $131
09/28/2000 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $131
09/27/2000 75.1722(a) S&S ModNegligence $76
09/27/2000 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/20/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/20/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/14/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/03/2000 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost
07/19/2000 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/26/2003 06/30/2003 22.00 1
12/20/2001 12/20/2001 5.00 1
08/15/2001 08/31/2001 9.00 1
07/16/2001 08/08/2001 46.25 2
07/11/2001 07/25/2001 12.75 1
05/24/2001 06/07/2001 16.50 1
04/30/2001 06/29/2001 93.50 2
04/26/2001 05/11/2001 8.00 1
03/23/2001 03/23/2001 8.00 1
03/19/2001 03/26/2001 11.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406855
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.1750000, -81.7930550
Nearest TownJewell Ridge

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Blair Mine have?

Blair Mine has 45 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Blair Mine?

Blair Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Jewell Ridge, Tazewell County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Blair Mine?

According to MSHA records, Blair Mine has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Blair Mine?

Blair Mine is operated by Sea and controlled by Pittston Company. MSHA Mine ID: 4406855.