Key Takeaway
Fairmont Energy Mine #2 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in VOLGA, Barbour County, WV. It has 179 violations on record (64 S&S) and $19K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bishoff Brothers Inc..
Fairmont Energy Mine #2
Operator: Bishoff Brothers Inc.
Controller: Johnny J Bishoff; James R Bishoff
Location: VOLGA, Barbour County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 179 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2005 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/26/2005 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 05/24/2005 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/24/2005 | 75.1107-16(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/16/2005 | 70.207(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/16/2005 | 75.388(a)(3) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 05/16/2005 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 05/12/2005 | 75.1725(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 05/12/2005 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/12/2005 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 05/11/2005 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 05/11/2005 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 05/11/2005 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $437 |
| 05/11/2005 | 77.200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $154 |
| 03/24/2005 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 03/24/2005 | 75.1100-1(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 03/16/2005 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $60 |
| 03/16/2005 | 75.362(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 03/14/2005 | 77.701 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 03/14/2005 | 77.701 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 22 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2005 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/09/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/02/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 09/22/2004 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/14/2004 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 79d lost |
| 06/09/2004 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/02/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 01/14/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 155d lost |
| 01/12/2004 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/03/2003 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 57 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2005 | 08/24/2005 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 05/09/2005 | 06/22/2005 | 94.25 | 3 |
| 03/30/2005 | 03/31/2005 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 03/01/2005 | 03/01/2005 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 01/24/2005 | 03/25/2005 | 111.75 | 3 |
| 11/09/2004 | 11/09/2004 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 11/01/2004 | 11/10/2004 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 11/01/2004 | 12/17/2004 | 110.00 | 2 |
| 09/27/2004 | 10/05/2004 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 09/23/2004 | 09/29/2004 | 11.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Fairmont Energy Mine #2 have?
Fairmont Energy Mine #2 has 179 MSHA violations on record, of which 64 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $19K.
What type of mine is Fairmont Energy Mine #2?
Fairmont Energy Mine #2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in VOLGA, Barbour County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Fairmont Energy Mine #2?
According to MSHA records, Fairmont Energy Mine #2 has 22 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Fairmont Energy Mine #2?
Fairmont Energy Mine #2 is operated by Bishoff Brothers Inc. and controlled by Johnny J Bishoff; James R Bishoff. MSHA Mine ID: 4608928.