Key Takeaway

Hurricane Branch Strip #1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in SHORTT GAP, Buchanan County, VA. It has 66 violations on record (17 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Knox Creek Coal Corp..

Hurricane Branch Strip #1

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Knox Creek Coal Corp.

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: SHORTT GAP, Buchanan County, VA

66
Violations
17
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$10K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/18/2011 71.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/14/2011 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/07/2011 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/06/2011 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/30/2010 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/29/2010 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/29/2010 77.1109(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/23/2010 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
06/22/2010 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/22/2010 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/22/2010 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $807
03/08/2010 77.506 Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
03/08/2010 77.506 Non-S&S ModNegligence $243
03/08/2010 77.506 Non-S&S LowNegligence $108
03/26/2009 77.205(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/01/2008 77.1710(d) S&S ModNegligence $100
12/01/2008 Non-S&S $0
12/01/2008 77.1710(g) S&S LowNegligence $651
12/01/2008 77.1000 S&S LowNegligence $634
11/17/2008 77.1608(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/01/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/24/2008 MACHINERY ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/13/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/20/2011 12/20/2011 3.00 1
05/13/2011 05/16/2011 11.50 1
04/11/2011 04/11/2011 3.50 1
12/29/2010 01/25/2011 66.50 2
09/29/2010 09/29/2010 11.00 1
06/22/2010 07/02/2010 55.50 1
03/01/2010 06/16/2010 49.75 3
11/19/2009 11/19/2009 4.00 1
08/27/2009 08/28/2009 7.00 1
05/29/2009 06/01/2009 13.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407180
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1777770, -81.8588880
Nearest TownSHORTT GAP

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Hurricane Branch Strip #1 have?

Hurricane Branch Strip #1 has 66 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.

What type of mine is Hurricane Branch Strip #1?

Hurricane Branch Strip #1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in SHORTT GAP, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Hurricane Branch Strip #1?

According to MSHA records, Hurricane Branch Strip #1 has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Hurricane Branch Strip #1?

Hurricane Branch Strip #1 is operated by Knox Creek Coal Corp. and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4407180.