Key Takeaway

Mine No 2 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA. It has 89 violations on record (38 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by A B & J Coal Company Inc.

Mine No 2

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: A B & J Coal Company Inc

Controller: Susie A Smith; Elmer Fuller

Location: Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA

89
Violations
38
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/05/2002 75.1711-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/26/2002 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/23/2002 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/23/2002 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/23/2002 75.701 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/23/2002 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $150
01/22/2002 77.507 S&S ModNegligence $150
01/22/2002 77.505 S&S ModNegligence $150
01/22/2002 75.1103-8(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/22/2002 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/16/2001 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/15/2001 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/13/2001 72.630(b) S&S ModNegligence $184
09/07/2001 77.1605(d) Non-S&S HighNegligence $55
09/06/2001 77.1710(d) S&S ModNegligence $66
09/06/2001 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $66
09/06/2001 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/06/2001 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $66
09/06/2001 77.1710(e) S&S ModNegligence $66
09/06/2001 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $66

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/27/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost
05/19/2001 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
09/15/2000 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost
01/24/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/06/2002 12/06/2002 2.50 1
08/05/2002 08/21/2002 12.50 1
04/12/2002 04/12/2002 8.00 1
03/29/2002 04/01/2002 9.00 1
02/26/2002 03/05/2002 8.50 1
02/08/2002 02/22/2002 22.50 1
01/09/2002 03/05/2002 41.00 1
01/07/2002 02/07/2002 11.50 2
11/07/2001 11/23/2001 15.00 1
10/31/2001 11/29/2001 4.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406828
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates37.3111110, -82.2308330
Nearest TownBig Rock

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine No 2 have?

Mine No 2 has 89 MSHA violations on record, of which 38 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Mine No 2?

Mine No 2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Big Rock, 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 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine No 2?

Mine No 2 is operated by A B & J Coal Company Inc and controlled by Susie A Smith; Elmer Fuller. MSHA Mine ID: 4406828.