Key Takeaway
Guest Mtn. No. 5 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 513 violations on record (131 S&S) and $241K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mill Branch Coal Corp.
Guest Mtn. No. 5
Operator: Mill Branch Coal Corp
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 513 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2013 | 75.380(d)(7) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/10/2013 | 75.1714-7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/06/2013 | 77.502 | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 09/06/2013 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 09/06/2013 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 08/13/2013 | 75.204(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/13/2013 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,111 |
| 08/05/2013 | 48.11 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $372 |
| 07/26/2013 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 07/26/2013 | 75.206(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/24/2013 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/24/2013 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 07/24/2013 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 07/24/2013 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/24/2013 | 75.1714-3(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 07/24/2013 | 75.380(d)(7)(vi) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,143 |
| 07/24/2013 | 75.333(c)(1) | S&S | LowNegligence | $334 |
| 07/24/2013 | 75.1505(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $127 |
| 07/15/2013 | 75.1107-16(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/15/2013 | 75.1107-16(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 20 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2014 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 03/06/2014 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 03/06/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/24/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/16/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/15/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 27d restricted |
| 07/30/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 04/12/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 126d lost |
| 02/21/2011 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 32d lost, 25d restricted |
| 02/16/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 111 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2014 | 05/06/2014 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 01/14/2014 | 01/14/2014 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 01/02/2014 | 03/21/2014 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 12/13/2013 | 12/13/2013 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 11/25/2013 | 12/06/2013 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 10/17/2013 | 12/17/2013 | 56.50 | 3 |
| 10/04/2013 | 10/17/2013 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 10/02/2013 | 10/17/2013 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 09/24/2013 | 09/24/2013 | 16.00 | 2 |
| 07/08/2013 | 09/26/2013 | 217.00 | 4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Guest Mtn. No. 5 have?
Guest Mtn. No. 5 has 513 MSHA violations on record, of which 131 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $241K.
What type of mine is Guest Mtn. No. 5?
Guest Mtn. No. 5 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Guest Mtn. No. 5?
According to MSHA records, Guest Mtn. No. 5 has 20 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Guest Mtn. No. 5?
Guest Mtn. No. 5 is operated by Mill Branch Coal Corp and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4407138.