Key Takeaway

Hess Creek Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Raven, VA, Russell County, VA. It has 49 violations on record (15 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by Knox Creek Coal Corporation.

Hess Creek Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Raven, VA, Russell County, VA

49
Violations
15
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$20K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 49 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/23/2010 77.1713 S&S HighNegligence $2,678
12/17/2009 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
12/17/2009 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $946
12/17/2009 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $285
12/15/2009 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/14/2009 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
12/14/2009 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
12/11/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $745
12/07/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
12/07/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,304
11/19/2009 77.1004(b) S&S ModNegligence $3,689
11/19/2009 77.205(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/08/2009 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
06/08/2009 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
06/03/2009 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
06/03/2009 77.1607(i) S&S ModNegligence $687
06/02/2009 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
06/02/2009 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $634
05/05/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
05/05/2009 77.606 Non-S&S ModNegligence $634

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/10/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

View all 7 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/23/2010 06/23/2010 9.00 1
02/23/2010 02/23/2010 16.00 2
11/19/2009 01/04/2010 76.00 2
10/28/2009 11/10/2009 8.00 1
04/30/2009 06/22/2009 88.00 3
03/26/2009 03/27/2009 17.50 2
10/29/2008 01/05/2009 119.75 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407244
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1102770, -81.9691660
Nearest TownRaven, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Hess Creek Surface Mine have?

Hess Creek Surface Mine has 49 MSHA violations on record, of which 15 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.

What type of mine is Hess Creek Surface Mine?

Hess Creek Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Raven, VA, Russell County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Hess Creek Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Hess Creek Surface Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Hess Creek Surface Mine?

Hess Creek Surface Mine is operated by Knox Creek Coal Corporation and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4407244.