Key Takeaway

Bluff Spur Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Wise, Wise County, VA. It has 1,078 violations on record (406 S&S) and $450K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mill Branch Coal Corp.

Bluff Spur Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Mill Branch Coal Corp

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Wise, Wise County, VA

1,078
Violations
406
S&S Violations
110
Accidents
$450K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/13/2015 48.23(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/17/2014 75.1721(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/13/2014 75.1714-8(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/01/2013 77.1707(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
03/01/2013 75.1403 Non-S&S $0
02/27/2013 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
02/15/2013 Non-S&S $0
02/14/2013 50.10(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $5,000
02/14/2013 50.10(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $5,000
02/14/2013 50.12 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
02/14/2013 48.31(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/04/2013 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/24/2013 75.701 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/07/2013 75.1107-4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/03/2013 75.1107-1(a)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/04/2012 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $585
11/30/2012 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,203
11/28/2012 77.600 S&S ModNegligence $460
11/28/2012 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
11/28/2012 75.1731(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $138

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/21/2013 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
09/13/2013 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
04/19/2013 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
04/19/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
04/09/2013 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
02/08/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
01/14/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
04/27/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/06/2011 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
08/29/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/13/2015 03/20/2015 5.00 1
12/16/2014 12/17/2014 10.00 1
11/13/2014 11/13/2014 5.75 1
09/17/2014 09/17/2014 2.25 1
04/10/2013 05/06/2013 2.25 1
02/15/2013 04/02/2013 77.50 4
01/02/2013 03/27/2013 148.00 3
12/19/2012 12/19/2012 7.50 1
10/01/2012 12/27/2012 221.00 5
07/06/2012 09/24/2012 190.25 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4405559
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9700600, -82.6043870
Nearest TownWise

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Bluff Spur Mine have?

Bluff Spur Mine has 1078 MSHA violations on record, of which 406 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $450K.

What type of mine is Bluff Spur Mine?

Bluff Spur Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Wise, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Bluff Spur Mine?

According to MSHA records, Bluff Spur Mine has 110 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Bluff Spur Mine?

Bluff Spur Mine is operated by Mill Branch Coal Corp and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4405559.