Key Takeaway

Louis Lowe Surface Mine is a abandoned and sealed surface mine producing Coal, located in Honaker, Va, Russell County, VA. It has 52 violations on record (17 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Omega Surface Mining, LLC.

Louis Lowe Surface Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Surface Coal

Operator: Omega Surface Mining, LLC

Controller: Omega Holdings LLC

Location: Honaker, Va, Russell County, VA

52
Violations
17
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/25/2018 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $163
10/25/2018 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/17/2018 77.412(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
10/16/2018 77.1007(b) S&S ModNegligence $286
09/11/2018 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
09/11/2018 77.410(b) S&S LowNegligence $118
09/11/2018 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/16/2018 71.206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
03/01/2018 71.403(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $208
09/20/2017 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
09/20/2017 77.205(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
09/20/2017 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
09/20/2017 77.1110 S&S ModNegligence $173
09/20/2017 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
09/20/2017 77.410(c) S&S LowNegligence $116
07/19/2017 71.201(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/19/2017 71.201(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
03/13/2017 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
03/07/2017 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $173
03/07/2017 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/08/2018 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/30/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 354d lost
01/29/2018 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/17/2017 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/20/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted
02/26/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/09/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/19/2020 02/19/2020 2.50 1
11/14/2019 11/14/2019 1.50 1
08/27/2019 08/27/2019 12.00 2
08/08/2019 08/08/2019 1.00 1
06/19/2019 06/19/2019 0.50 1
10/09/2018 11/26/2018 89.75 2
09/27/2018 09/27/2018 12.50 1
09/24/2018 09/24/2018 4.75 1
08/20/2018 09/19/2018 53.50 4
04/16/2018 04/16/2018 4.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407326
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1027780, -82.0169440
Nearest TownHonaker, Va

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Louis Lowe Surface Mine have?

Louis Lowe Surface Mine has 52 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Louis Lowe Surface Mine?

Louis Lowe Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Honaker, Va, Russell County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Louis Lowe Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Louis Lowe Surface Mine has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Louis Lowe Surface Mine?

Louis Lowe Surface Mine is operated by Omega Surface Mining, LLC and controlled by Omega Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4407326.