Key Takeaway

Mine No 4 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Roda, Wise County, VA. It has 729 violations on record (317 S&S) and $501K in proposed penalties. Operated by Guest Mountain Mining Corporation.

Mine No 4

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Guest Mountain Mining Corporation

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Roda, Wise County, VA

729
Violations
317
S&S Violations
35
Accidents
$501K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/04/2011 77.402 S&S ModNegligence $2,473
10/04/2011 77.401(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $2,473
05/26/2010 75.904 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
05/06/2010 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
05/06/2010 75.523-1(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,111
05/06/2010 75.523-3(b)(3) S&S ModNegligence $1,111
05/06/2010 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
05/06/2010 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $1,111
05/06/2010 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
05/06/2010 75.380(d)(7)(vii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $425
05/06/2010 75.380(d)(7)(vii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $425
05/06/2010 75.380(d)(7)(vii)(B) Non-S&S ModNegligence $425
05/06/2010 75.380(d)(7)(vi) Non-S&S ModNegligence $425
05/06/2010 75.1731(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
05/06/2010 75.1731(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
05/06/2010 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $1,111
05/06/2010 75.362(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $745
05/05/2010 75.360(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/05/2010 77.208(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $150
05/05/2010 75.904 Non-S&S ModNegligence $150

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/05/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
04/22/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/07/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted
11/16/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/27/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 173d lost
09/08/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 98d lost
06/06/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 267d lost
04/04/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/07/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
12/10/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/20/2013 03/27/2013 3.50 1
07/11/2012 07/13/2012 2.50 1
10/04/2011 03/27/2012 16.50 1
06/23/2011 06/24/2011 8.75 1
03/09/2011 03/09/2011 7.75 1
12/30/2010 12/30/2010 6.00 1
08/11/2010 08/27/2010 3.00 1
07/09/2010 07/09/2010 4.00 1
05/21/2010 05/24/2010 8.00 1
05/04/2010 06/25/2010 108.75 5

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4405815
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9938880, -82.8250000
Nearest TownRoda

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine No 4 have?

Mine No 4 has 729 MSHA violations on record, of which 317 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $501K.

What type of mine is Mine No 4?

Mine No 4 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Roda, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine No 4?

According to MSHA records, Mine No 4 has 35 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine No 4?

Mine No 4 is operated by Guest Mountain Mining Corporation and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4405815.