Laurel Mountain
Abandoned and Sealed
Underground
Coal
Operator: Dickenson-Russell Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Location: CLEVELAND, Russell County, VA
1,868
Violations
605
S&S Violations
171
Accidents
$1.1M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,868 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2014 | 75.1714-8(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $138 |
| 11/19/2014 | 75.1711-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $745 |
| 08/29/2013 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $4,329 |
| 08/28/2013 | 75.1107-9(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $362 |
| 08/26/2013 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 08/26/2013 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $4,329 |
| 08/16/2013 | 75.1910(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 08/16/2013 | 75.1911(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 08/16/2013 | 75.1910(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 08/12/2013 | 75.402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 08/01/2013 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $362 |
| 08/01/2013 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 07/29/2013 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $334 |
| 07/29/2013 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 07/25/2013 | 75.202(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,944 |
| 07/25/2013 | 75.333(b)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 07/25/2013 | 75.807 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 07/22/2013 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 07/18/2013 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 07/11/2013 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 171 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 10/30/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/24/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 05/01/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 05/01/2015 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/30/2015 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 11/03/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 10/22/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/04/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/08/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 478 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2016 | 12/09/2016 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2016 | 04/15/2016 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 02/24/2016 | 02/24/2016 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 10/05/2015 | 12/18/2015 | 25.00 | 3 |
| 07/22/2015 | 07/22/2015 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2015 | 07/10/2015 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 04/15/2015 | 04/15/2015 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 01/13/2015 | 03/23/2015 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 01/06/2015 | 01/06/2015 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 12/29/2014 | 01/22/2015 | 23.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4406444
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9858330, -82.1830560
Nearest TownCLEVELAND
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Laurel Mountain have?
Laurel Mountain has 1868 MSHA violations on record, of which 605 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.1M.
What type of mine is Laurel Mountain?
Laurel Mountain is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in CLEVELAND, Russell County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Laurel Mountain?
According to MSHA records, Laurel Mountain has 171 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Laurel Mountain?
Laurel Mountain is operated by Dickenson-Russell Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4406444.