Conaway Creek Deep Mine
Abandoned and Sealed
Underground
Coal
Operator: Banner Blue Coal Company
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: BIG ROCK, Buchanan County, VA
725
Violations
197
S&S Violations
12
Accidents
$320K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 725 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2015 | 70.207(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/22/2015 | 70.208(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $285 |
| 06/22/2015 | 70.208(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $285 |
| 06/01/2015 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 06/01/2015 | 48.6 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $142 |
| 05/26/2015 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,106 |
| 05/26/2015 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 05/26/2015 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 05/19/2015 | 75.604(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 05/19/2015 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 05/19/2015 | 75.400 | S&S | HighNegligence | $764 |
| 05/19/2015 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/19/2015 | 75.362(d)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $190 |
| 05/17/2015 | 75.360(g) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 05/17/2015 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $127 |
| 05/17/2015 | 75.606 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,106 |
| 05/17/2015 | 75.706 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/17/2015 | 75.1714-3(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $425 |
| 05/14/2015 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 05/12/2015 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/04/2010 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/14/2009 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/10/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 14d lost, 112d restricted |
| 11/08/2007 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 126d lost |
| 05/31/2007 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 259d lost |
| 03/26/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 02/14/2007 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 08/21/2006 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 02/07/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 339d lost |
Inspections
View all 105 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2015 | 09/08/2015 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/14/2015 | 08/18/2015 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 06/01/2015 | 06/26/2015 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2015 | 06/26/2015 | 370.75 | 7 |
| 03/31/2015 | 03/31/2015 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 01/20/2015 | 01/20/2015 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 01/15/2015 | 03/30/2015 | 346.00 | 10 |
| 12/29/2014 | 02/03/2015 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2014 | 12/11/2014 | 154.50 | 3 |
| 09/29/2014 | 09/29/2014 | 6.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4407082
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3136110, -82.2375000
Nearest TownBIG ROCK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Conaway Creek Deep Mine have?
Conaway Creek Deep Mine has 725 MSHA violations on record, of which 197 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $320K.
What type of mine is Conaway Creek Deep Mine?
Conaway Creek Deep Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in BIG ROCK, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Conaway Creek Deep Mine?
According to MSHA records, Conaway Creek Deep Mine has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Conaway Creek Deep Mine?
Conaway Creek Deep Mine is operated by Banner Blue Coal Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4407082.