Key Takeaway

Miles Branch Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in BISHOP, Tazewell County, VA. It has 521 violations on record (205 S&S) and $169K in proposed penalties. Operated by Consolidation Coal Company.

Miles Branch Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Consolidation Coal Company

Controller: Robert E Murray

Location: BISHOP, Tazewell County, VA

521
Violations
205
S&S Violations
57
Accidents
$169K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/13/2009 77.1710(g) S&S LowNegligence $3,689
08/13/2009 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $3,689
08/13/2009 Non-S&S $0
11/06/2008 Non-S&S $0
11/06/2008 75.364 Non-S&S LowNegligence $117
10/31/2008 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/31/2008 75.220(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $807
10/31/2008 75.360(b)(3) S&S LowNegligence $585
10/31/2008 75.517 Non-S&S ModNegligence $190
10/28/2008 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
10/28/2008 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
10/28/2008 75.503 S&S LowNegligence $1,203
10/28/2008 75.220(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $807
09/04/2008 75.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $285
08/26/2008 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $585
08/20/2008 75.807 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
08/20/2008 75.515 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
08/20/2008 75.1702 Non-S&S LowNegligence $207
08/20/2008 75.340(a)(1)(i) S&S LowNegligence $687
08/20/2008 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $263

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/05/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/13/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 224d lost
10/10/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
09/25/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/14/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/11/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 82d lost
05/09/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
01/04/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 172d lost
11/06/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/29/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 115d lost, 40d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/09/2011 03/09/2011 4.00 1
02/08/2011 02/28/2011 10.00 2
08/21/2009 08/21/2009 6.00 1
08/13/2009 09/29/2009 49.50 5
01/23/2009 01/23/2009 6.00 1
11/14/2008 11/14/2008 16.00 2
11/05/2008 11/05/2008 8.00 1
10/29/2008 10/29/2008 16.00 2
10/21/2008 10/21/2008 8.00 1
10/17/2008 10/17/2008 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4403932
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1888880, -81.6363880
Nearest TownBISHOP

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Miles Branch Mine have?

Miles Branch Mine has 521 MSHA violations on record, of which 205 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $169K.

What type of mine is Miles Branch Mine?

Miles Branch Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in BISHOP, Tazewell County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Miles Branch Mine?

According to MSHA records, Miles Branch Mine has 57 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Miles Branch Mine?

Miles Branch Mine is operated by Consolidation Coal Company and controlled by Robert E Murray. MSHA Mine ID: 4403932.