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
Operator: McWane, Inc.
Controller: William D McWane; C Phillip McWane
Location: Empire, Walker County, AL
Recent Violations
View all 25 →| 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
View all 11 →| 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
View all 53 →| 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 |
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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.