Key Takeaway

Meridian #2 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Whitewood, Buchanan County, VA. It has 1,441 violations on record (392 S&S) and $879K in proposed penalties. Operated by Calico Coal Inc.

Meridian #2

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Calico Coal Inc

Controller: Cecil T Brinager

Location: Whitewood, Buchanan County, VA

1,441
Violations
392
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$879K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 1,441 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/29/2020 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $1,166
10/07/2019 70.208(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $142
10/07/2019 70.208(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $230
10/07/2019 70.208(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $230
08/20/2019 75.400 Non-S&S $0
08/20/2019 75.400 Non-S&S $0
08/20/2019 75.1731(a) Non-S&S $0
08/19/2019 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $654
08/15/2019 75.1403 S&S ModNegligence $1,242
08/15/2019 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $132
08/14/2019 75.1731(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $527
08/14/2019 75.400 Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,003
08/13/2019 75.1403 Non-S&S HighNegligence $832
08/13/2019 75.400 Non-S&S HighNegligence $925
08/13/2019 75.1725(a) S&S ModNegligence $654
08/13/2019 Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,380
08/13/2019 75.380(d)(7)(vii)(B) Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,242
08/12/2019 Non-S&S LowNegligence $620
08/08/2019 75.333(d)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $372
08/07/2019 75.1722(a) S&S ModNegligence $977

Accidents & Injuries

View all 8 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/22/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 29d lost, 12d restricted
05/28/2016 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/01/2016 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/05/2015 POWERED HAULAGE ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
06/27/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 253d lost
04/01/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 315d lost
11/19/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 142d lost
08/17/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 205d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/03/2020 12/03/2020 5.50 2
07/13/2020 07/14/2020 7.25 1
05/12/2020 05/12/2020 7.00 1
01/29/2020 02/05/2020 11.50 1
11/18/2019 11/18/2019 7.50 1
10/24/2019 10/28/2019 17.75 1
10/07/2019 10/10/2019 11.50 1
10/01/2019 10/01/2019 6.00 1
09/25/2019 09/27/2019 9.50 1
07/08/2019 09/16/2019 315.75 7

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4401486
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2527780, -81.8361110
Nearest TownWhitewood

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Meridian #2 have?

Meridian #2 has 1441 MSHA violations on record, of which 392 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $879K.

What type of mine is Meridian #2?

Meridian #2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Whitewood, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Meridian #2?

According to MSHA records, Meridian #2 has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Meridian #2?

Meridian #2 is operated by Calico Coal Inc and controlled by Cecil T Brinager. MSHA Mine ID: 4401486.