Key Takeaway
Mine No 3 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Pound, Wise County, VA. It has 34 violations on record (19 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by North Fork Coal Corp.
Mine No 3
Operator: North Fork Coal Corp
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Location: Pound, Wise County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 34 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2001 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 04/06/2001 | 75.1722 | S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 04/06/2001 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 03/19/2001 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 01/25/2001 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 01/04/2001 | 75.1722 | S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 01/04/2001 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 12/06/2000 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 10/19/2000 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 10/19/2000 | 75.606 | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 08/28/2000 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/25/2000 | S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/22/2000 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 08/22/2000 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 06/21/2000 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 06/09/2000 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $90 |
| 06/09/2000 | 77.410 | S&S | ModNegligence | $90 |
| 06/08/2000 | 48.31 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 06/08/2000 | 48.31 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 06/08/2000 | 48.31 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 17 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2001 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 59d lost |
| 05/08/2001 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/07/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 11/28/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/08/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 17d lost |
| 10/18/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/26/2000 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/21/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/09/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/24/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 79 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2001 | 09/24/2001 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 08/30/2001 | 09/06/2001 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 08/15/2001 | 08/15/2001 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 08/07/2001 | 08/07/2001 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 07/30/2001 | 07/30/2001 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 07/18/2001 | 07/20/2001 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 07/17/2001 | 07/31/2001 | 17.00 | 2 |
| 07/17/2001 | 07/24/2001 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/11/2001 | 07/11/2001 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 07/11/2001 | 07/11/2001 | 7.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mine No 3 have?
Mine No 3 has 34 MSHA violations on record, of which 19 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Mine No 3?
Mine No 3 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Pound, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine No 3?
According to MSHA records, Mine No 3 has 17 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mine No 3?
Mine No 3 is operated by North Fork Coal Corp and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4406772.