Key Takeaway
Convict Hollow is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in MAXIE, Buchanan County, VA. It has 187 violations on record (68 S&S) and $75K in proposed penalties. Operated by Surface Minerals Company.
Convict Hollow
Operator: Surface Minerals Company
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: MAXIE, Buchanan County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 187 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2019 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/04/2016 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 09/09/2014 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/18/2013 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/06/2011 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 12/06/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/06/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/05/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/05/2011 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 07/19/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/29/2011 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 06/29/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/17/2011 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 02/15/2011 | 77.1104 | S&S | LowNegligence | $117 |
| 02/14/2011 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $207 |
| 06/24/2010 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 06/24/2010 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 06/18/2010 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 06/18/2010 | 77.1103(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 06/17/2010 | 71.403(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 313d lost |
| 11/21/2008 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/19/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 140d restricted |
| 04/29/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 287d lost |
| 07/22/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 105d lost |
| 05/18/2004 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/12/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/09/2003 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 53d lost |
| 10/11/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 87d lost |
Inspections
View all 82 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | 10/30/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 07/01/2025 | 07/14/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/11/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 05/20/2024 | 05/20/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 02/07/2024 | 02/07/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2023 | 09/25/2023 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 02/13/2023 | 02/15/2023 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 09/20/2022 | 09/20/2022 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 03/11/2022 | 03/14/2022 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 08/10/2021 | 08/10/2021 | 4.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Convict Hollow have?
Convict Hollow has 187 MSHA violations on record, of which 68 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $75K.
What type of mine is Convict Hollow?
Convict Hollow 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 Hollow?
According to MSHA records, Convict Hollow has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Convict Hollow?
Convict Hollow is operated by Surface Minerals Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4407040.