Locust Thicket
Abandoned and Sealed
Underground
Coal
Operator: Banner Blue Coal Company
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Breaks, Buchanan County, VA
1,064
Violations
321
S&S Violations
39
Accidents
$497K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,064 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09/2012 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/09/2012 | 72.630(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $162 |
| 11/09/2012 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 10/26/2012 | 75.1100-2(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/25/2012 | 75.1505(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 10/24/2012 | 75.1403-10(l) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/18/2012 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/18/2012 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 10/17/2012 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/17/2012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 | |
| 10/17/2012 | 75.1714-7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/17/2012 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/16/2012 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/15/2012 | 75.601-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/15/2012 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/15/2012 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 10/15/2012 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/11/2012 | 75.333(e)(1)(ii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 10/11/2012 | 75.807 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/11/2012 | 75.606 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 39 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2012 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/22/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 22d lost |
| 07/11/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 56d lost |
| 04/09/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 01/31/2011 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/17/2010 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/27/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 5d lost, 26d restricted |
| 10/15/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 29d restricted |
| 10/11/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 8d restricted |
| 10/04/2010 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 15d lost |
Inspections
View all 123 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2013 | 03/26/2013 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 10/02/2012 | 12/18/2012 | 206.00 | 4 |
| 09/25/2012 | 09/26/2012 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 08/29/2012 | 09/20/2012 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/20/2012 | 09/04/2012 | 112.50 | 2 |
| 06/26/2012 | 06/28/2012 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 04/02/2012 | 06/15/2012 | 97.75 | 3 |
| 03/26/2012 | 03/26/2012 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/26/2012 | 03/26/2012 | 160.75 | 5 |
| 01/24/2012 | 01/24/2012 | 10.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4407046
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3233330, -82.2619440
Nearest TownBreaks
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Locust Thicket have?
Locust Thicket has 1064 MSHA violations on record, of which 321 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $497K.
What type of mine is Locust Thicket?
Locust Thicket is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Breaks, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Locust Thicket?
According to MSHA records, Locust Thicket has 39 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Locust Thicket?
Locust Thicket is operated by Banner Blue Coal Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4407046.