Key Takeaway
Mccollum/Sparks Branch Mine is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Jasper, Walker County, AL. It has 126 violations on record (30 S&S) and $57K in proposed penalties. Operated by Quality Coal, Inc..
Mccollum/Sparks Branch Mine
Operator: Quality Coal, Inc.
Controller: Rodney Mays
Location: Jasper, Walker County, AL
Recent Violations
View all 126 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2017 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $356 |
| 06/01/2017 | 48.31(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,967 |
| 05/08/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $387 |
| 05/03/2017 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/26/2017 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/26/2017 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $533 |
| 04/26/2017 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $533 |
| 04/26/2017 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/26/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $387 |
| 04/26/2017 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/26/2017 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/26/2017 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/26/2017 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/26/2017 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $533 |
| 04/26/2017 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/26/2017 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/26/2017 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 01/11/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $148 |
| 01/11/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $148 |
| 01/11/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $148 |
Inspections
View all 66 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2021 | 08/12/2021 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 03/12/2021 | 03/16/2021 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 06/10/2020 | 06/16/2020 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 02/18/2020 | 02/24/2020 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 10/07/2019 | 10/07/2019 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 08/26/2019 | 09/11/2019 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 02/14/2019 | 02/21/2019 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 04/26/2017 | 06/14/2017 | 74.75 | 3 |
| 04/26/2017 | 05/04/2017 | 24.00 | 2 |
| 02/22/2017 | 02/22/2017 | 11.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mccollum/Sparks Branch Mine have?
Mccollum/Sparks Branch Mine has 126 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $57K.
What type of mine is Mccollum/Sparks Branch Mine?
Mccollum/Sparks Branch Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Jasper, Walker County, AL. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mccollum/Sparks Branch Mine?
According to MSHA records, Mccollum/Sparks Branch Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mccollum/Sparks Branch Mine?
Mccollum/Sparks Branch Mine is operated by Quality Coal, Inc. and controlled by Rodney Mays. MSHA Mine ID: 0103195.