Key Takeaway

Looney Creek Marker Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 213 violations on record (69 S&S) and $117K in proposed penalties. Operated by Guest Mountain Mining Corporation.

Looney Creek Marker Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Guest Mountain Mining Corporation

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA

213
Violations
69
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$117K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/26/2012 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/11/2012 75.606 Non-S&S ModNegligence $745
12/19/2011 75.333(d)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
12/19/2011 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $1,412
12/15/2011 75.333(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
12/15/2011 75.1714-3(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
12/15/2011 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $745
12/15/2011 75.364(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
12/14/2011 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
12/14/2011 77.1605(d) Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,530
12/14/2011 75.360(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/13/2011 75.508-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/13/2011 75.1103-8(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
12/13/2011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
12/13/2011 75.1714-3(e) Non-S&S LowNegligence $1,944
12/13/2011 75.511 S&S ModNegligence $5,503
12/13/2011 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $2,678
12/12/2011 75.333(c) S&S ModNegligence $745
12/12/2011 75.1103-4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $585
12/09/2011 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $807

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/06/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/14/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/01/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/03/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/16/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 5d restricted
04/30/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted
01/25/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost
01/20/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 36d restricted
01/15/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/20/2012 09/21/2012 5.50 1
06/26/2012 06/26/2012 10.50 1
01/09/2012 01/09/2012 2.50 1
01/03/2012 02/01/2012 27.50 3
12/27/2011 12/27/2011 7.25 1
11/14/2011 12/20/2011 192.25 5
09/22/2011 09/27/2011 13.00 1
07/05/2011 09/27/2011 254.75 6
06/15/2011 06/15/2011 8.50 1
05/23/2011 06/16/2011 122.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407251
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9044440, -82.2538880
Nearest TownAppalachia

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Looney Creek Marker Mine have?

Looney Creek Marker Mine has 213 MSHA violations on record, of which 69 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $117K.

What type of mine is Looney Creek Marker Mine?

Looney Creek Marker Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Looney Creek Marker Mine?

According to MSHA records, Looney Creek Marker Mine has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Looney Creek Marker Mine?

Looney Creek Marker Mine is operated by Guest Mountain Mining Corporation and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4407251.