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

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Bluff Spur Coal Corporation

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA

160
Violations
48
S&S Violations
12
Accidents
$30K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID4407237
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9775000, -82.7936110
Nearest TownAppalachia

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.