Key Takeaway

Mine No. 26 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in JEWELL RIDGE, Buchanan County, VA. It has 537 violations on record (220 S&S) and $250K in proposed penalties. Operated by Dominion Coal Corporation.

Mine No. 26

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Dominion Coal Corporation

Controller: SunCoke Energy Incorporated

Location: JEWELL RIDGE, Buchanan County, VA

537
Violations
220
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$250K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/30/2014 75.1711 Non-S&S ModNegligence $687
08/20/2013 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $1,111
05/21/2013 75.310(a)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/24/2013 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $2,106
04/19/2013 75.310(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
04/19/2013 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
04/19/2013 77.1707(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
12/05/2012 75.1202 Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
12/05/2012 75.312(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/04/2012 77.705 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
10/02/2012 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
10/02/2012 75.512-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
10/02/2012 77.800-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
09/19/2012 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $946
09/19/2012 75.901(a) S&S LowNegligence $946
09/19/2012 75.601-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
09/18/2012 75.512 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
08/31/2012 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
08/31/2012 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
08/24/2012 Non-S&S $0

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/16/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/24/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 27d lost, 31d restricted
03/04/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/04/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/10/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/09/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/02/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/25/2014 09/04/2014 28.00 4
02/10/2014 02/10/2014 6.50 1
10/18/2013 11/26/2013 9.00 2
07/01/2013 08/29/2013 26.75 2
05/21/2013 05/23/2013 8.00 2
04/05/2013 05/08/2013 47.25 2
02/19/2013 02/19/2013 8.00 1
01/02/2013 01/14/2013 11.00 1
12/05/2012 12/11/2012 10.75 2
10/01/2012 10/12/2012 29.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406718
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2083330, -81.8386110
Nearest TownJEWELL RIDGE

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine No. 26 have?

Mine No. 26 has 537 MSHA violations on record, of which 220 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $250K.

What type of mine is Mine No. 26?

Mine No. 26 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in JEWELL RIDGE, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine No. 26?

According to MSHA records, Mine No. 26 has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine No. 26?

Mine No. 26 is operated by Dominion Coal Corporation and controlled by SunCoke Energy Incorporated. MSHA Mine ID: 4406718.