Key Takeaway

Low Splint A Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 483 violations on record (122 S&S) and $758K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mill Branch Coal Corporation.

Low Splint A Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Mill Branch Coal Corporation

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA

483
Violations
122
S&S Violations
22
Accidents
$758K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/14/2012 75.310(a)(4) Non-S&S LowNegligence $138
07/10/2012 Non-S&S $0
06/13/2012 77.506 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
06/13/2012 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
06/07/2012 75.364(f)(2) S&S HighNegligence $14,743
06/07/2012 Non-S&S HighNegligence $25,000
05/30/2012 75.362(b) S&S Reckless $70,000
05/29/2012 75.1731 S&S Reckless $171,800
05/23/2012 75.312(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/22/2012 Non-S&S $0
05/22/2012 75.380(d)(1) S&S Reckless $174,700
05/22/2012 75.360(b)(4) Non-S&S HighNegligence $4,810
05/22/2012 75.333(b)(3) Non-S&S HighNegligence $4,810
05/22/2012 75.364(b)(1) S&S HighNegligence $23,825
05/22/2012 75.364(b)(2) S&S HighNegligence $23,825
05/22/2012 75.333(b)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $4,810
05/22/2012 75.202(a) S&S HighNegligence $20,302
05/22/2012 75.360(b)(1) S&S HighNegligence $10,705
05/01/2012 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/23/2012 Non-S&S $0

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/10/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/22/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/01/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted
01/16/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/18/2011 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted
07/09/2011 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 145d lost
08/17/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/03/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/29/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/29/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/06/2012 11/06/2012 3.00 1
10/25/2012 11/02/2012 3.50 1
09/24/2012 09/24/2012 4.00 1
07/10/2012 09/20/2012 281.00 8
05/01/2012 06/28/2012 260.75 16
04/23/2012 04/25/2012 9.50 1
04/23/2012 04/25/2012 15.00 1
03/29/2012 03/29/2012 5.00 2
03/27/2012 03/27/2012 13.00 1
01/03/2012 03/05/2012 204.00 4

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407189
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9930550, -82.7900000
Nearest TownAppalachia

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Low Splint A Mine have?

Low Splint A Mine has 483 MSHA violations on record, of which 122 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $758K.

What type of mine is Low Splint A Mine?

Low Splint A 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 Low Splint A Mine?

According to MSHA records, Low Splint A Mine has 22 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Low Splint A Mine?

Low Splint A Mine is operated by Mill Branch Coal Corporation and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4407189.