Key Takeaway

GOBCO #7 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Coeburn, Wise County, VA. It has 15 violations on record (6 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountain Fuels Inc.

GOBCO #7

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Mountain Fuels Inc

Controller: Jerry Farmer; Bobby Ketron

Location: Coeburn, Wise County, VA

15
Violations
6
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/20/2008 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $127
05/20/2008 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/20/2008 77.1713(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/20/2008 77.1605(a) S&S LowNegligence $100
05/20/2008 77.1606(a) S&S LowNegligence $100
05/20/2008 77.502 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/19/2007 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,304
09/19/2007 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
09/19/2007 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/19/2007 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $100
09/19/2007 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/19/2007 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/19/2007 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
09/19/2007 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/19/2007 77.1707(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/09/2008 12/17/2008 2.50 1
05/20/2008 06/16/2008 26.00 1
02/28/2008 02/28/2008 11.00 1
08/20/2007 09/27/2007 35.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407206
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9772220, -82.4708330
Nearest TownCoeburn

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does GOBCO #7 have?

GOBCO #7 has 15 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is GOBCO #7?

GOBCO #7 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Coeburn, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at GOBCO #7?

According to MSHA records, GOBCO #7 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates GOBCO #7?

GOBCO #7 is operated by Mountain Fuels Inc and controlled by Jerry Farmer; Bobby Ketron. MSHA Mine ID: 4407206.