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
Operator: Omega Surface Mining, LLC
Controller: Omega Holdings LLC
Location: Honaker, Va, Russell County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 52 →| 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
View all 7 →| 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
View all 18 →| 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 |
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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.