Key Takeaway
Mine No 3 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA. It has 65 violations on record (26 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by A B & J Coal Company Inc.
Mine No 3
Operator: A B & J Coal Company Inc
Controller: Susie A Smith; Elmer Fuller
Location: Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 65 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2003 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/16/2003 | 75.523-2(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 04/16/2003 | 75.523-3(b)(3) | S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 04/16/2003 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/08/2003 | 75.325(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 02/11/2003 | 77.410(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $66 |
| 02/04/2003 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 02/04/2003 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/31/2003 | 75.1107 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 12/31/2002 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 12/17/2002 | 77.1710(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $76 |
| 12/17/2002 | 77.1710(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $76 |
| 12/17/2002 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $76 |
| 12/17/2002 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $76 |
| 12/17/2002 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $55 |
| 12/17/2002 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 12/16/2002 | 75.503 | S&S | ModNegligence | $113 |
| 12/16/2002 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 12/16/2002 | 75.701 | S&S | ModNegligence | $113 |
| 12/16/2002 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 7 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2002 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 93d lost |
| 04/10/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 60d lost |
| 08/15/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 01/05/2001 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 01/01/2001 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/02/2000 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/27/2000 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 85 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2004 | 07/27/2004 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 06/09/2004 | 06/09/2004 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 01/16/2004 | 01/19/2004 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 11/20/2003 | 11/20/2003 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 09/03/2003 | 09/03/2003 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 06/18/2003 | 06/18/2003 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/18/2003 | 06/18/2003 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 06/02/2003 | 06/02/2003 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/06/2003 | 05/13/2003 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 04/08/2003 | 05/05/2003 | 55.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mine No 3 have?
Mine No 3 has 65 MSHA violations on record, of which 26 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Mine No 3?
Mine No 3 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 3?
According to MSHA records, Mine No 3 has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mine No 3?
Mine No 3 is operated by A B & J Coal Company Inc and controlled by Susie A Smith; Elmer Fuller. MSHA Mine ID: 4406974.