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

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: North Fork Coal Corp

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Pound, Wise County, VA

34
Violations
19
S&S Violations
17
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406772
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates37.0667000, -82.6958000
Nearest TownPound

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.