Key Takeaway
Clinch Valley Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Thorn Hill, Grainger County, TN. It has 54 violations on record (12 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mossy Creek Mining, LLC..
Clinch Valley Mine
Operator: Mossy Creek Mining, LLC.
Controller: Hugh J Moser III
Location: Thorn Hill, Grainger County, TN
Recent Violations
View all 54 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2005 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/20/2005 | 56.14112(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 04/20/2005 | 56.14112(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 04/20/2005 | 56.13015(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/20/2005 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 04/20/2005 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 04/20/2005 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 04/19/2005 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/19/2005 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/19/2005 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 04/19/2005 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/19/2005 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 03/09/2004 | 57.14109(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 03/09/2004 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 03/08/2004 | 57.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 12/18/2003 | 57.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 12/18/2003 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 12/18/2003 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 12/17/2003 | 57.11052(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 10/29/2003 | 50.10 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 16 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 10/31/2003 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/29/2003 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 10/08/2003 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 41d lost |
| 06/03/2003 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 35d lost |
| 04/29/2003 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/22/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 207d lost |
| 03/24/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/06/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 37d lost |
| 10/23/2002 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 35 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2006 | 04/14/2006 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 10/05/2005 | 10/05/2005 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 09/27/2005 | 09/27/2005 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 04/28/2005 | 04/28/2005 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 04/19/2005 | 04/20/2005 | 30.00 | 2 |
| 07/27/2004 | 07/27/2004 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 06/15/2004 | 06/16/2004 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 03/23/2004 | 03/23/2004 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 03/08/2004 | 03/10/2004 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 12/17/2003 | 12/29/2003 | 40.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Clinch Valley Mine have?
Clinch Valley Mine has 54 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Clinch Valley Mine?
Clinch Valley Mine is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Thorn Hill, Grainger County, TN. It currently has employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Clinch Valley Mine?
According to MSHA records, Clinch Valley Mine has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Clinch Valley Mine?
Clinch Valley Mine is operated by Mossy Creek Mining, LLC. and controlled by Hugh J Moser III. MSHA Mine ID: 4001627.