Key Takeaway

Burton Bend Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Empire, Walker County, AL. It has 25 violations on record (9 S&S) and $56K in proposed penalties. Operated by McWane, Inc..

Burton Bend Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: McWane, Inc.

Controller: William D McWane; C Phillip McWane

Location: Empire, Walker County, AL

25
Violations
9
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$56K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/26/2020 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/26/2020 48.26(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $137
08/13/2014 77.1110 Non-S&S NoNegligence $100
04/01/2014 77.412(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/02/2013 77.1606(c) S&S LowNegligence $150
05/02/2013 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
10/17/2012 77.1606(c) S&S LowNegligence $138
10/17/2012 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $308
10/10/2012 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/10/2012 77.410(b) S&S LowNegligence $207
05/09/2012 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $460
05/09/2012 77.412(d) S&S ModNegligence $308
03/23/2012 Non-S&S $0
10/14/2011 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/19/2011 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/19/2011 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/14/2010 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/14/2010 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/20/2009 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/20/2009 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/02/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 27d restricted
06/26/2013 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None
06/21/2013 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted
06/11/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 89d lost
04/05/2013 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/23/2012 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/03/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted
04/02/2009 POWERED HAULAGE FATALITY Fatal
03/04/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
02/06/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/16/2025 10/17/2025 4.75 1
07/07/2025 07/08/2025 4.50 1
03/11/2025 03/11/2025 3.50 1
10/15/2024 10/16/2024 3.50 1
04/17/2024 04/24/2024 26.00 1
02/08/2024 02/09/2024 5.50 1
08/24/2021 08/24/2021 2.00 1
10/26/2020 10/28/2020 23.50 1
09/16/2020 09/16/2020 5.00 1
09/01/2020 09/10/2020 22.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0103376
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates33.8147220, -87.0386110
Nearest TownEmpire

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Burton Bend Mine have?

Burton Bend Mine has 25 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $56K.

What type of mine is Burton Bend Mine?

Burton Bend Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Empire, Walker County, AL. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Burton Bend Mine?

According to MSHA records, Burton Bend Mine has 11 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Burton Bend Mine?

Burton Bend Mine is operated by McWane, Inc. and controlled by William D McWane; C Phillip McWane. MSHA Mine ID: 0103376.