Key Takeaway

Kennedy #2 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Shortt Gap, Buchanan County, VA. It has 40 violations on record (7 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Knox Creek Coal Corporation.

Kennedy #2

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Shortt Gap, Buchanan County, VA

40
Violations
7
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/08/2000 75.360 S&S ModNegligence $150
08/08/2000 75.360(b)(6)(ii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/08/2000 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/08/2000 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/08/2000 75.208 S&S ModNegligence $150
08/01/2000 75.1101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/01/2000 75.1101-14 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/01/2000 75.1101-8 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/15/2000 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/14/2000 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/12/2000 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/08/2000 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
06/08/2000 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
06/08/2000 75.333(e)(1)(i) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
06/08/2000 75.333(e)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/18/2000 75.402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/18/2000 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/04/2000 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/04/2000 75.807 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/28/2000 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/10/2000 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/18/2000 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/15/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost
05/12/2000 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/07/2000 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/23/2000 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/14/2000 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/07/2000 08/21/2000 9.50 1
08/07/2000 08/22/2000 16.00 1
07/31/2000 08/21/2000 7.00 1
07/17/2000 07/17/2000 3.00 1
07/07/2000 08/07/2000 77.50 1
06/07/2000 06/12/2000 39.50 2
06/06/2000 07/18/2000 34.25 2
06/06/2000 06/12/2000 10.00 1
05/18/2000 06/06/2000 14.25 1
05/10/2000 05/12/2000 16.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406872
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1780560, -81.8619440
Nearest TownShortt Gap

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Kennedy #2 have?

Kennedy #2 has 40 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Kennedy #2?

Kennedy #2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Shortt Gap, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Kennedy #2?

According to MSHA records, Kennedy #2 has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Kennedy #2?

Kennedy #2 is operated by Knox Creek Coal Corporation and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4406872.