Key Takeaway
Marker Portal Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 160 violations on record (48 S&S) and $30K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluff Spur Coal Corporation.
Marker Portal Mine
Operator: Bluff Spur Coal Corporation
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 160 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2010 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,304 |
| 11/06/2009 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 11/06/2009 | 75.606 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/06/2009 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $150 |
| 11/06/2009 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $150 |
| 11/06/2009 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 11/05/2009 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 11/05/2009 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 11/04/2009 | 75.1101-10 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/29/2009 | 75.1103-9(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/27/2009 | 62.130(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/27/2009 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $150 |
| 10/27/2009 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 10/27/2009 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 10/22/2009 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 | |
| 10/21/2009 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/21/2009 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/20/2009 | 75.333(c)(2) | S&S | LowNegligence | $207 |
| 10/20/2009 | S&S | ModNegligence | $687 | |
| 10/20/2009 | 75.380(d)(7)(iv) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $207 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 08/14/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/07/2009 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/07/2009 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/06/2009 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 21d lost |
| 07/01/2009 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 06/13/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 06/13/2009 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 05/26/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 11d lost, 73d restricted |
| 04/27/2009 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 24 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2010 | 12/09/2010 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/30/2010 | 09/16/2010 | 8.00 | 2 |
| 05/20/2010 | 05/20/2010 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 04/09/2010 | 04/09/2010 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 03/29/2010 | 03/31/2010 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 03/22/2010 | 03/22/2010 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 12/23/2009 | 12/23/2009 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 10/06/2009 | 11/20/2009 | 150.00 | 4 |
| 09/23/2009 | 09/23/2009 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 09/14/2009 | 09/29/2009 | 14.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Marker Portal Mine have?
Marker Portal Mine has 160 MSHA violations on record, of which 48 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $30K.
What type of mine is Marker Portal Mine?
Marker Portal 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 Marker Portal Mine?
According to MSHA records, Marker Portal Mine has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Marker Portal Mine?
Marker Portal Mine is operated by Bluff Spur Coal Corporation and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4407237.