Key Takeaway
Huffman Fk. is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA. It has 142 violations on record (53 S&S) and $38K in proposed penalties. Operated by Surface Minerals Company.
Huffman Fk.
Operator: Surface Minerals Company
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 142 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2025 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/06/2025 | 48.23(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/07/2022 | 77.506 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 10/20/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 10/19/2020 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/19/2020 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/19/2020 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $448 |
| 04/29/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/29/2020 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/21/2020 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/12/2019 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 11/25/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 11/25/2019 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 11/25/2019 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 07/08/2019 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/08/2019 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/12/2019 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/22/2018 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $191 |
| 08/22/2018 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 08/21/2018 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $264 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2015 | FIRE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/20/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 03/20/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/16/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 35d lost |
| 01/11/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 22d lost |
| 07/30/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 02/21/2011 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/19/2010 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 174d lost |
| 05/05/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 26d lost |
| 09/11/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 51 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 06/17/2025 | 06/17/2025 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 02/06/2025 | 02/20/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 05/20/2024 | 05/20/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 02/07/2024 | 02/07/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2023 | 09/25/2023 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 12/05/2022 | 01/12/2023 | 31.75 | 1 |
| 06/07/2022 | 09/19/2022 | 45.50 | 2 |
| 11/10/2021 | 01/25/2022 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 04/20/2021 | 05/25/2021 | 44.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Huffman Fk. have?
Huffman Fk. has 142 MSHA violations on record, of which 53 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $38K.
What type of mine is Huffman Fk.?
Huffman Fk. is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Huffman Fk.?
According to MSHA records, Huffman Fk. has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Huffman Fk.?
Huffman Fk. is operated by Surface Minerals Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4407225.