Key Takeaway

Mine No 1 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Va, Wise County, VA. It has 301 violations on record (100 S&S) and $39K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mill Branch Coal Corporation.

Mine No 1

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Mill Branch Coal Corporation

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Norton, Va, Wise County, VA

301
Violations
100
S&S Violations
43
Accidents
$39K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/04/2004 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $247
10/04/2004 75.1711-3 S&S LowNegligence $177
10/04/2004 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $109
10/04/2004 48.31(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/17/2004 75.204(f)(7) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/17/2004 75.904 S&S ModNegligence $247
09/16/2004 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $247
09/16/2004 75.1107-16(b) S&S ModNegligence $247
09/08/2004 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $247
09/08/2004 75.807 S&S ModNegligence $247
08/31/2004 48.31(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $131
08/31/2004 48.31(a) S&S ModNegligence $305
07/26/2004 75.342(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/09/2004 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/09/2004 75.204(f)(7) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/08/2004 75.1101-23(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/08/2004 75.383(b)(2) S&S ModNegligence $191
06/08/2004 48.6(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/03/2004 75.517 S&S LowNegligence $135
06/01/2004 75.1909(a)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/01/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/23/2003 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/25/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/23/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/18/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/14/2003 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/24/2003 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None
01/02/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
12/15/2002 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 134d lost
12/11/2002 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/10/2004 11/10/2004 6.00 1
10/01/2004 11/02/2004 19.00 1
09/13/2004 09/17/2004 11.00 1
08/03/2004 08/06/2004 9.00 1
07/26/2004 09/30/2004 65.00 3
07/01/2004 07/01/2004 8.00 1
04/16/2004 04/20/2004 12.50 1
04/01/2004 06/22/2004 125.25 4
03/31/2004 03/31/2004 8.00 1
03/30/2004 04/12/2004 9.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406861
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9411110, -82.7569440
Nearest TownNorton, Va

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine No 1 have?

Mine No 1 has 301 MSHA violations on record, of which 100 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $39K.

What type of mine is Mine No 1?

Mine No 1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Va, Wise 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 43 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine No 1?

Mine No 1 is operated by Mill Branch Coal Corporation and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4406861.