DC-36

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Sons Energy, LLC.

Controller: Danny K Justice; Lori A Brinager; Cecil T Brinager

Location: JEWELL RIDGE, Buchanan County, VA

3,622
Violations
1,085
S&S Violations
90
Accidents
$2.9M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/07/2016 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/06/2016 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
10/06/2016 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/30/2015 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/30/2015 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $190
07/27/2015 Non-S&S ModNegligence $897
07/27/2015 75.903 S&S ModNegligence $2,901
07/27/2015 75.1100-2(e) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/27/2015 75.1403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $392
07/16/2015 75.364(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
07/09/2015 75.508 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/09/2015 75.601-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
07/09/2015 75.601-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
07/09/2015 75.518 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
07/07/2015 75.1714-6 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
07/07/2015 75.333(h) Non-S&S HighNegligence $585
07/07/2015 75.333(d)(2) S&S ModNegligence $873
07/07/2015 Non-S&S LowNegligence $112
07/07/2015 75.360(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $2,473
06/09/2015 75.364(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/22/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/12/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/07/2014 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost
05/28/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost
03/17/2014 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/13/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost
02/18/2014 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 343d lost
12/10/2012 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
10/19/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/16/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 31d lost, 5d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/31/2020 01/31/2020 3.00 1
07/03/2019 07/03/2019 6.00 1
10/06/2016 10/11/2016 9.75 1
06/28/2016 06/28/2016 4.00 1
01/28/2016 01/28/2016 3.50 1
01/05/2016 01/06/2016 6.25 1
10/07/2015 10/07/2015 3.50 1
07/29/2015 07/29/2015 14.00 2
07/16/2015 07/20/2015 8.00 1
07/02/2015 09/24/2015 120.50 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406759
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2588890, -81.8550000
Nearest TownJEWELL RIDGE

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does DC-36 have?

DC-36 has 3622 MSHA violations on record, of which 1085 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.9M.

What type of mine is DC-36?

DC-36 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in JEWELL RIDGE, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at DC-36?

According to MSHA records, DC-36 has 90 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates DC-36?

DC-36 is operated by Sons Energy, LLC. and controlled by Danny K Justice; Lori A Brinager; Cecil T Brinager. MSHA Mine ID: 4406759.