Key Takeaway

Honey Branch is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in St. Paul, Wise County, VA. It has 324 violations on record (165 S&S) and $35K in proposed penalties. Operated by The Banner Company.

Honey Branch

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: The Banner Company

Controller: Metinvest B V

Location: St. Paul, Wise County, VA

324
Violations
165
S&S Violations
23
Accidents
$35K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/06/2014 75.1711 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/16/2010 75.1711 S&S ModNegligence $540
10/02/2007 75.1711 Non-S&S $0
03/14/2007 75.321(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
03/08/2007 75.335(a)(1)(iv) S&S ModNegligence $191
02/27/2007 75.310(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/21/2007 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $191
02/07/2007 75.370(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $135
02/07/2007 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $191
02/07/2007 75.503 S&S ModNegligence $203
02/07/2007 75.503 S&S ModNegligence $203
02/07/2007 75.503 S&S ModNegligence $203
01/31/2007 75.1725(a) S&S ModNegligence $191
01/31/2007 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $350
01/31/2007 75.1107-4(a)(2) S&S LowNegligence $135
01/31/2007 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
01/29/2007 75.360(f) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/29/2007 75.360(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $191
01/29/2007 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/29/2007 75.360(f) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/19/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/09/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
01/01/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 77d lost
12/13/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/03/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 3d restricted
10/26/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/02/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/28/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
07/05/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 99d lost
03/07/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/28/2014 11/03/2014 5.50 1
10/06/2014 10/07/2014 1.50 1
09/24/2014 09/24/2014 3.50 1
12/24/2013 12/24/2013 2.25 1
06/24/2013 06/24/2013 4.00 1
03/22/2013 03/22/2013 1.75 1
03/31/2011 03/31/2011 7.00 1
12/29/2010 12/29/2010 2.50 2
09/16/2010 09/27/2010 12.50 2
06/24/2010 06/24/2010 8.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406599
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9233330, -82.3094440
Nearest TownSt. Paul

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Honey Branch have?

Honey Branch has 324 MSHA violations on record, of which 165 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $35K.

What type of mine is Honey Branch?

Honey Branch is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in St. Paul, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Honey Branch?

According to MSHA records, Honey Branch has 23 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Honey Branch?

Honey Branch is operated by The Banner Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4406599.