Key Takeaway

Mine No. 1 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Pilgrims Knob, Buchanan County, VA. It has 521 violations on record (117 S&S) and $79K in proposed penalties. Operated by SANW, INC.

Mine No. 1

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: SANW, INC

Controller: Perry Allen Whited

Location: Pilgrims Knob, Buchanan County, VA

521
Violations
117
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$79K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/05/2013 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $285
11/05/2013 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $285
11/05/2013 75.1403 S&S ModNegligence $285
11/04/2013 75.310(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/15/2013 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/15/2013 75.320(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/02/2013 75.202(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/02/2013 Non-S&S ModNegligence $142
10/02/2013 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/05/2013 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/14/2013 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/01/2013 75.523-3(b)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/24/2013 75.333(d)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
07/24/2013 75.380(d)(7)(vi) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
07/24/2013 75.515 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/24/2013 75.1101-7(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/02/2013 75.380(d)(7)(vi) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
07/02/2013 75.333(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
07/02/2013 75.1103-4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
07/02/2013 75.904 S&S ModNegligence $243

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/18/2009 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/02/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
11/21/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost
04/17/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/03/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
12/29/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost
04/15/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/17/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/20/2001 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost
02/19/2001 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/15/2014 04/15/2014 1.50 1
02/27/2014 02/27/2014 5.50 1
02/19/2014 02/19/2014 1.75 1
10/17/2013 11/19/2013 47.25 1
10/15/2013 10/17/2013 9.00 1
10/02/2013 10/06/2013 10.00 1
09/05/2013 09/05/2013 21.50 2
08/19/2013 08/19/2013 8.25 1
07/01/2013 08/16/2013 84.00 1
04/08/2013 06/12/2013 111.75 4

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406836
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2450000, -81.9258330
Nearest TownPilgrims Knob

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine No. 1 have?

Mine No. 1 has 521 MSHA violations on record, of which 117 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $79K.

What type of mine is Mine No. 1?

Mine No. 1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Pilgrims Knob, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine No. 1?

According to MSHA records, Mine No. 1 has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine No. 1?

Mine No. 1 is operated by SANW, INC and controlled by Perry Allen Whited. MSHA Mine ID: 4406836.