Key Takeaway
Lovers Gap #3 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Grundy, Buchanan County, VA. It has 157 violations on record (47 S&S) and $38K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paramont Coal Company Virginia LLC.
Lovers Gap #3
Operator: Paramont Coal Company Virginia LLC
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Location: Grundy, Buchanan County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 157 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2012 | 77.506 | S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 01/15/2011 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/10/2011 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/03/2011 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/29/2010 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/22/2010 | 48.28 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 09/22/2010 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/22/2010 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 09/22/2010 | 77.400(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 09/22/2010 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 06/23/2010 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 06/23/2010 | 77.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/21/2010 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2010 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 06/15/2010 | 77.410(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2010 | 77.410(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 06/15/2010 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2010 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2010 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/13/2010 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 27 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 46d restricted |
| 11/12/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/26/2008 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 67d lost, 88d restricted |
| 07/26/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 01/17/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 12d restricted |
| 08/22/2007 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 188d restricted |
| 05/30/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 27d lost |
| 04/04/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/15/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 09/01/2006 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 65 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2013 | 02/08/2013 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 06/06/2012 | 06/06/2012 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 02/15/2012 | 02/22/2012 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 06/21/2011 | 07/12/2011 | 17.75 | 1 |
| 02/24/2011 | 02/24/2011 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 12/28/2010 | 01/15/2011 | 88.50 | 1 |
| 09/22/2010 | 09/29/2010 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 06/13/2010 | 07/08/2010 | 116.00 | 3 |
| 03/25/2010 | 03/25/2010 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 03/05/2010 | 03/24/2010 | 110.25 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Lovers Gap #3 have?
Lovers Gap #3 has 157 MSHA violations on record, of which 47 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $38K.
What type of mine is Lovers Gap #3?
Lovers Gap #3 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Grundy, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Lovers Gap #3?
According to MSHA records, Lovers Gap #3 has 27 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Lovers Gap #3?
Lovers Gap #3 is operated by Paramont Coal Company Virginia LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4406949.