Key Takeaway

Butcher Knife Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Haysi, Buchanan County, VA. It has 28 violations on record (11 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paramont Coal Company Virginia LLC.

Butcher Knife Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Paramont Coal Company Virginia LLC

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Haysi, Buchanan County, VA

28
Violations
11
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 28 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/18/2015 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/21/2015 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/06/2015 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/06/2015 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/06/2015 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/02/2015 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/02/2015 77.513 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/15/2014 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/11/2014 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/09/2014 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $100
03/18/2014 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/27/2011 71.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/27/2011 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/21/2011 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $100
06/21/2011 77.404 S&S ModNegligence $100
06/21/2011 77.404 S&S ModNegligence $100
06/21/2011 77.1606(c) S&S LowNegligence $100
06/21/2011 77.404 S&S LowNegligence $100
06/21/2011 77.404 S&S LowNegligence $100
01/13/2011 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/20/2014 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

View all 18 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/18/2015 03/25/2016 55.50 2
04/01/2015 05/14/2015 63.00 2
12/09/2014 12/18/2014 46.75 1
09/25/2014 09/25/2014 4.50 1
04/01/2014 04/28/2014 44.00 2
03/18/2014 03/20/2014 15.00 1
01/13/2014 01/13/2014 6.00 1
12/11/2013 01/02/2014 3.50 1
08/02/2013 08/02/2013 4.25 1
02/08/2013 02/08/2013 2.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407257
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2277780, -82.2169440
Nearest TownHaysi

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Butcher Knife Surface Mine have?

Butcher Knife Surface Mine has 28 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Butcher Knife Surface Mine?

Butcher Knife Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Haysi, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Butcher Knife Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Butcher Knife Surface Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Butcher Knife Surface Mine?

Butcher Knife Surface Mine is operated by Paramont Coal Company Virginia LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4407257.