Key Takeaway
Mine No. 1 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 243 violations on record (112 S&S) and $76K in proposed penalties. Operated by Exeter Coal Corporation.
Mine No. 1
Operator: Exeter Coal Corporation
Controller: Massey Energy Company
Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 243 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2008 | 75.904 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,530 |
| 01/16/2008 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/16/2008 | 75.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 12/31/2007 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/31/2007 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/30/2007 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 11/30/2007 | 75.202(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $687 |
| 11/28/2007 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,678 |
| 11/28/2007 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,473 |
| 11/28/2007 | 75.342(b)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/28/2007 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/28/2007 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/28/2007 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $224 |
| 11/28/2007 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 11/28/2007 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/28/2007 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/28/2007 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,106 |
| 11/28/2007 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 11/26/2007 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 11/20/2007 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 15 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2007 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 13d restricted |
| 05/25/2007 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/24/2007 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/03/2007 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/21/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 28d restricted |
| 02/12/2007 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 37d restricted |
| 10/21/2006 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/28/2006 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/15/2006 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/22/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
Inspections
View all 50 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2008 | 11/18/2008 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 05/20/2008 | 06/03/2008 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 01/15/2008 | 01/24/2008 | 27.00 | 2 |
| 12/31/2007 | 01/07/2008 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 12/19/2007 | 12/19/2007 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 11/14/2007 | 12/03/2007 | 75.50 | 2 |
| 10/09/2007 | 10/16/2007 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/27/2007 | 10/04/2007 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/21/2007 | 10/09/2007 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 09/04/2007 | 09/27/2007 | 66.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mine No. 1 have?
Mine No. 1 has 243 MSHA violations on record, of which 112 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $76K.
What type of mine is Mine No. 1?
Mine No. 1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, 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 15 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mine No. 1?
Mine No. 1 is operated by Exeter Coal Corporation and controlled by Massey Energy Company. MSHA Mine ID: 4407106.