Key Takeaway

Mine No 2 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Pilgrims Knob, Buchanan County, VA. It has 160 violations on record (49 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by Abby Contractors Inc.

Mine No 2

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Abby Contractors Inc

Controller: Cullen Ratliff

Location: Pilgrims Knob, Buchanan County, VA

160
Violations
49
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$15K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/24/2013 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2013 75.604(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2013 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/19/2013 75.517 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/19/2013 75.807 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/19/2013 75.601-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/19/2013 75.601-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/17/2013 75.900-4 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/17/2013 Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
06/17/2013 75.508 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/24/2012 75.310(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/15/2012 75.310(a)(4) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/01/2012 75.1714-3(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/29/2012 75.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/29/2012 75.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/01/2012 75.333(d)(3) S&S ModNegligence $162
02/01/2012 75.1200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/01/2012 75.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
02/01/2012 75.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
09/01/2011 75.336(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/16/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/20/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/09/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted
08/10/2001 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost
06/23/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/04/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 310d lost
03/05/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/26/2000 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 67d lost
04/19/2000 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/01/2013 09/19/2013 18.75 3
04/08/2013 06/27/2013 69.25 4
02/22/2013 02/22/2013 6.50 1
02/13/2013 02/13/2013 8.00 1
01/02/2013 01/10/2013 26.00 1
10/01/2012 10/26/2012 43.00 1
07/11/2012 09/18/2012 45.75 4
04/02/2012 04/06/2012 15.25 1
02/01/2012 03/08/2012 54.00 2
10/03/2011 12/19/2011 19.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406643
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2683330, -81.9175000
Nearest TownPilgrims Knob

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine No 2 have?

Mine No 2 has 160 MSHA violations on record, of which 49 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.

What type of mine is Mine No 2?

Mine No 2 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 2?

According to MSHA records, Mine No 2 has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine No 2?

Mine No 2 is operated by Abby Contractors Inc and controlled by Cullen Ratliff. MSHA Mine ID: 4406643.