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
Operator: Guest Mountain Mining Corporation
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 359 →| 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
View all 13 →| 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
View all 80 →| 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
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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.