Key Takeaway

GOBCO #4 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Clintwood, Wise County, VA. It has 17 violations on record (4 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountain Fuels, Inc.

GOBCO #4

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Mountain Fuels, Inc

Controller: Jerry Farmer; Bobby Ketron

Location: Clintwood, Wise County, VA

17
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/17/2006 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/17/2006 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/10/2006 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $144
08/10/2006 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $144
08/10/2006 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/10/2006 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/10/2006 62.110(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/10/2006 62.120 Non-S&S $0
08/02/2006 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/02/2006 77.410(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/02/2006 77.410(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/02/2006 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $327
08/01/2006 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $177
08/01/2006 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $144
08/01/2006 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/01/2006 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/01/2006 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/25/2007 09/25/2007 8.00 2
02/26/2007 02/26/2007 5.50 1
08/01/2006 09/13/2006 43.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407175
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1413880, -82.3302770
Nearest TownClintwood

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does GOBCO #4 have?

GOBCO #4 has 17 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is GOBCO #4?

GOBCO #4 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Clintwood, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at GOBCO #4?

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

Who operates GOBCO #4?

GOBCO #4 is operated by Mountain Fuels, Inc and controlled by Jerry Farmer; Bobby Ketron. MSHA Mine ID: 4407175.