Key Takeaway

GOBCO #8 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Dante, Russell County, VA. It has 51 violations on record (16 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountain Fules Inc.

GOBCO #8

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Mountain Fules Inc

Controller: Jerry Farmer; Bobby Ketron

Location: Dante, Russell County, VA

51
Violations
16
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$10K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/27/2014 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/27/2014 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/27/2014 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
08/27/2014 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/25/2014 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/21/2014 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $425
05/23/2013 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $285
05/23/2013 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $285
05/17/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/17/2013 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $334
05/15/2013 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $745
05/15/2013 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $334
11/20/2012 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/20/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $224
11/20/2012 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $224
11/19/2012 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $190
11/19/2012 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/16/2012 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $873
11/16/2012 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $127
07/05/2012 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $946

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/21/2015 01/21/2015 6.50 1
08/20/2014 09/16/2014 52.00 1
03/07/2014 03/09/2014 10.50 1
10/09/2013 10/17/2013 11.75 1
05/14/2013 06/03/2013 56.50 1
11/15/2012 11/28/2012 55.75 2
06/20/2012 08/13/2012 54.00 1
01/10/2012 03/26/2012 56.50 3
05/03/2011 07/06/2011 36.50 1
04/14/2011 04/14/2011 6.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407233
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9769440, -82.2913890
Nearest TownDante

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does GOBCO #8 have?

GOBCO #8 has 51 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.

What type of mine is GOBCO #8?

GOBCO #8 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Dante, Russell County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at GOBCO #8?

According to MSHA records, GOBCO #8 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates GOBCO #8?

GOBCO #8 is operated by Mountain Fules Inc and controlled by Jerry Farmer; Bobby Ketron. MSHA Mine ID: 4407233.