Key Takeaway

Convict is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in MAXIE, Buchanan County, VA. It has 112 violations on record (49 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by Surface Minerals Company.

Convict

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Surface Minerals Company

Controller: Metinvest B V

Location: MAXIE, Buchanan County, VA

112
Violations
49
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$20K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/12/2011 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $100
12/08/2011 77.205(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/08/2011 62.130(a) S&S LowNegligence $150
09/21/2011 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/08/2011 77.206(a) S&S ModNegligence $224
02/08/2011 77.505 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/08/2011 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/16/2010 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $100
09/16/2010 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $108
09/13/2010 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $224
09/13/2010 77.701-1 S&S ModNegligence $946
04/02/2009 48.28 Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
04/02/2009 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $308
04/02/2009 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $308
04/02/2009 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $745
04/02/2009 77.206(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $334
04/02/2009 77.200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $499
04/01/2009 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $150
04/01/2009 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $334
12/17/2008 41.11(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/14/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
03/29/2003 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/25/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
10/10/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/22/2019 01/22/2019 4.00 1
11/27/2018 11/27/2018 1.75 1
09/06/2018 09/06/2018 2.25 1
06/26/2018 06/26/2018 4.00 1
03/14/2018 03/14/2018 0.50 1
12/27/2017 12/27/2017 1.50 1
06/01/2017 06/02/2017 2.75 1
03/15/2013 03/18/2013 5.00 1
04/04/2012 04/04/2012 5.25 1
12/05/2011 12/15/2011 29.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407061
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9916670, -82.3411110
Nearest TownMAXIE

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Convict have?

Convict has 112 MSHA violations on record, of which 49 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.

What type of mine is Convict?

Convict is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in MAXIE, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Convict?

According to MSHA records, Convict has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Convict?

Convict is operated by Surface Minerals Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4407061.