Key Takeaway

Columbia Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Oakland City, Gibson County, IN. It has 12 violations on record (7 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vigo Coal Company Inc.

Columbia Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Vigo Coal Company Inc

Controller: Vigo Coal Company Incorporated

Location: Oakland City, Gibson County, IN

12
Violations
7
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/12/2002 77.1302(a) S&S ModNegligence $207
06/12/2002 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $207
11/08/2001 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/18/2001 77.1303(g) S&S ModNegligence $224
09/17/2001 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/20/2001 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/20/2001 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $196
02/14/2001 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $140
02/14/2001 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $140
08/29/2000 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
08/28/2000 77.1004(b) S&S ModNegligence $140
08/28/2000 77.1607(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/17/2000 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/23/2000 FIRE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/10/2002 12/10/2002 3.00 1
06/12/2002 06/12/2002 4.00 1
06/04/2002 06/04/2002 11.50 1
04/16/2002 07/30/2002 11.50 1
02/13/2002 02/13/2002 3.00 1
11/08/2001 12/11/2001 4.00 1
10/02/2001 03/04/2002 47.50 1
09/17/2001 09/18/2001 19.50 1
07/31/2001 09/25/2001 25.00 1
06/19/2001 06/19/2001 3.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1202127
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates38.3625000, -87.2958330
Nearest TownOakland City

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Columbia Mine have?

Columbia Mine has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Columbia Mine?

Columbia Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Oakland City, Gibson County, IN. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Columbia Mine?

According to MSHA records, Columbia Mine has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Columbia Mine?

Columbia Mine is operated by Vigo Coal Company Inc and controlled by Vigo Coal Company Incorporated. MSHA Mine ID: 1202127.