Key Takeaway

Cherokee Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Haysi, Dickenson County, VA. It has 2,720 violations on record (929 S&S) and $2.2M in proposed penalties. Operated by Dickenson-Russell Coal Co LLC.

Cherokee Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Dickenson-Russell Coal Co LLC

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Haysi, Dickenson County, VA

2,720
Violations
929
S&S Violations
151
Accidents
$2.2M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/12/2014 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/12/2014 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
08/18/2014 75.322 S&S ModNegligence $1,026
08/11/2014 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
08/11/2014 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
08/11/2014 77.205(a) S&S LowNegligence $308
08/11/2014 75.333(e)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $540
07/31/2014 Non-S&S ModNegligence $270
07/28/2014 75.1403 Non-S&S $0
07/28/2014 75.400 Non-S&S HighNegligence $3,143
07/28/2014 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,203
07/28/2014 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $334
07/28/2014 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
07/28/2014 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
07/28/2014 75.1909(b)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
07/28/2014 75.1909(b)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
07/28/2014 75.1910(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
07/28/2014 75.1403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
07/28/2014 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
07/28/2014 75.1403 S&S HighNegligence $16,400

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/20/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
06/14/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
06/07/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
05/04/2016 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
04/27/2016 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
09/24/2015 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
09/09/2015 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
07/24/2015 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
06/24/2015 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
06/12/2015 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/27/2015 03/27/2015 3.00 1
01/06/2015 03/23/2015 24.50 2
10/01/2014 12/16/2014 30.00 2
09/22/2014 09/22/2014 3.00 1
07/31/2014 08/29/2014 2.25 1
07/13/2014 07/14/2014 9.25 1
07/01/2014 08/27/2014 280.25 9
04/01/2014 06/26/2014 618.75 17
03/28/2014 03/28/2014 6.00 1
03/05/2014 04/16/2014 27.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406864
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2422220, -82.2772220
Nearest TownHaysi

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Cherokee Mine have?

Cherokee Mine has 2720 MSHA violations on record, of which 929 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.2M.

What type of mine is Cherokee Mine?

Cherokee Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Haysi, Dickenson County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Cherokee Mine?

According to MSHA records, Cherokee Mine has 151 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Cherokee Mine?

Cherokee Mine is operated by Dickenson-Russell Coal Co LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4406864.