Key Takeaway

Mine No 3 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 359 violations on record (125 S&S) and $133K in proposed penalties. Operated by Guest Mountain Mining Corporation.

Mine No 3

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Guest Mountain Mining Corporation

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA

359
Violations
125
S&S Violations
13
Accidents
$133K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/15/2009 75.1711 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/08/2009 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $150
01/07/2009 75.1101-7(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
01/07/2009 75.516 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/07/2009 75.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $162
01/07/2009 75.1101-7(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
01/07/2009 75.1101-11 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
01/06/2009 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $807
01/06/2009 75.517 Non-S&S LowNegligence $117
01/06/2009 75.1100-3 S&S ModNegligence $2,282
12/19/2008 75.380(d)(7)(v) Non-S&S ModNegligence $460
12/16/2008 75.604(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/16/2008 75.604(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/06/2008 75.1905(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/06/2008 72.520(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $362
10/27/2008 75.1714-2(g)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $162
10/22/2008 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
10/22/2008 75.400 S&S LowNegligence $1,304
10/22/2008 75.1722(c) S&S LowNegligence $687
10/22/2008 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $263

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/15/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted
05/22/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/09/2008 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted
04/22/2008 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted
04/18/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted
04/15/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted
01/17/2008 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/14/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 21d restricted
08/25/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted
11/23/2005 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 7d lost, 4d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/14/2009 10/20/2009 16.25 1
05/29/2009 06/19/2009 5.75 1
03/16/2009 03/18/2009 3.50 1
01/02/2009 02/10/2009 72.00 2
12/19/2008 12/22/2008 14.00 1
12/16/2008 12/16/2008 8.00 1
12/15/2008 01/08/2009 19.00 1
12/08/2008 12/09/2008 5.50 1
11/19/2008 11/19/2008 8.00 1
11/05/2008 12/08/2008 28.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407069
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9941660, -82.8236110
Nearest TownAppalachia

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine No 3 have?

Mine No 3 has 359 MSHA violations on record, of which 125 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $133K.

What type of mine is Mine No 3?

Mine No 3 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, 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 13 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine No 3?

Mine No 3 is operated by Guest Mountain Mining Corporation and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4407069.