Key Takeaway

Deep Mine # 4 is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It has 342 violations on record (154 S&S) and $38K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC.

Deep Mine # 4

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Norton, Wise County, VA

342
Violations
154
S&S Violations
56
Accidents
$38K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/02/2007 75.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/16/2007 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/11/2007 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/10/2007 75.1103-1 S&S ModNegligence $203
03/10/2007 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $203
03/07/2007 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/07/2007 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $203
03/07/2007 75.605 S&S ModNegligence $203
03/07/2007 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $203
03/07/2007 75.1710-1(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/07/2007 75.1710-1(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/07/2007 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/07/2007 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/07/2007 75.1725(a) S&S ModNegligence $203
03/07/2007 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $203
02/28/2007 72.630(b) S&S ModNegligence $217
02/28/2007 75.1911(a) S&S ModNegligence $203
02/22/2007 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/22/2007 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/10/2007 77.215-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/19/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
01/12/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
12/15/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/12/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
09/09/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 161d lost
06/20/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost
06/17/2005 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/01/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost
10/18/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost
06/21/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 110d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/02/2007 05/02/2007 105.25 3
01/08/2007 03/27/2007 133.75 4
12/19/2006 12/20/2006 22.00 2
10/12/2006 12/18/2006 85.00 1
10/06/2006 10/13/2006 8.00 1
09/13/2006 12/27/2006 31.00 1
07/06/2006 09/29/2006 154.00 3
04/04/2006 06/30/2006 152.25 6
03/31/2006 04/10/2006 24.75 1
01/03/2006 03/31/2006 149.00 7

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406832
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9558330, -82.6794440
Nearest TownNorton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Deep Mine # 4 have?

Deep Mine # 4 has 342 MSHA violations on record, of which 154 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $38K.

What type of mine is Deep Mine # 4?

Deep Mine # 4 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Deep Mine # 4?

According to MSHA records, Deep Mine # 4 has 56 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Deep Mine # 4?

Deep Mine # 4 is operated by Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4406832.