Key Takeaway

Lovers Gap #2 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Leemaster, Buchanan County, VA. It has 30 violations on record (8 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC.

Lovers Gap #2

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Leemaster, Buchanan County, VA

30
Violations
8
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/14/2007 77.1707(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/14/2007 77.205 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/10/2007 48.28(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
05/10/2007 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $1,657
05/10/2007 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $1,412
05/10/2007 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $1,657
05/10/2007 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
05/10/2007 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/09/2007 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
05/09/2007 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/09/2007 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/09/2007 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $1,412
05/09/2007 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/09/2007 48.31 Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
05/09/2007 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/07/2007 77.400(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/27/2007 71.403(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/05/2007 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/05/2007 77.402 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
12/30/2006 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/05/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted
11/14/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/04/2008 01/04/2008 8.00 1
04/27/2007 05/16/2007 79.00 1
11/09/2006 01/11/2007 70.00 1
08/30/2006 09/13/2006 46.50 1
10/19/2005 03/23/2006 14.50 1
08/29/2005 09/30/2005 2.50 1
08/21/2003 08/21/2003 3.50 1
02/05/2003 02/11/2003 4.00 1
07/08/2002 07/08/2002 4.00 1
02/19/2002 03/05/2002 3.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406813
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2133330, -82.1519440
Nearest TownLeemaster

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Lovers Gap #2 have?

Lovers Gap #2 has 30 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Lovers Gap #2?

Lovers Gap #2 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Leemaster, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Lovers Gap #2?

According to MSHA records, Lovers Gap #2 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Lovers Gap #2?

Lovers Gap #2 is operated by Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4406813.