Key Takeaway
Lower Mill is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Grundy, Buchanan County, VA. It has 170 violations on record (30 S&S) and $27K in proposed penalties. Operated by CBS Energy, Inc...
Lower Mill
Operator: CBS Energy, Inc..
Controller: Anthony H Dye
Location: Grundy, Buchanan County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 170 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2020 | 75.1103-5(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $234 |
| 03/04/2020 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $782 |
| 02/14/2020 | 75.800-3(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/14/2020 | 75.508 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/14/2020 | 75.1103-8(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 02/14/2020 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/10/2020 | 75.1103-8(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/15/2020 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/15/2020 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $298 |
| 12/30/2019 | 70.210(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/25/2019 | 75.1103-8(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/14/2019 | 75.1714-8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/31/2019 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/31/2019 | 72.630(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $293 |
| 10/24/2019 | 75.360(g) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 10/24/2019 | 75.362(g)(3) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 10/08/2019 | 75.1403 | S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/08/2019 | 75.360(g) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 10/08/2019 | 75.362(g)(2)(ii) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 10/08/2019 | 70.208(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2020 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 05/21/2019 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/14/2018 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 281d lost |
| 04/10/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 03/13/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 11/09/2017 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 38 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2020 | 07/29/2020 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 05/12/2020 | 05/13/2020 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 01/07/2020 | 03/18/2020 | 175.50 | 6 |
| 12/30/2019 | 12/30/2019 | 8.00 | 2 |
| 10/01/2019 | 12/12/2019 | 172.50 | 4 |
| 09/23/2019 | 10/01/2019 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 07/01/2019 | 09/20/2019 | 422.75 | 9 |
| 04/01/2019 | 06/17/2019 | 204.25 | 7 |
| 01/02/2019 | 03/08/2019 | 179.75 | 7 |
| 12/28/2018 | 12/31/2018 | 18.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Lower Mill have?
Lower Mill has 170 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $27K.
What type of mine is Lower Mill?
Lower Mill is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Grundy, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Lower Mill?
According to MSHA records, Lower Mill has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Lower Mill?
Lower Mill is operated by CBS Energy, Inc.. and controlled by Anthony H Dye. MSHA Mine ID: 4407268.