Key Takeaway
Mine No. 5 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Whitewood, Buchanan County, VA. It has 127 violations on record (58 S&S) and $123K in proposed penalties. Operated by Dominion Coal Corporation.
Mine No. 5
Operator: Dominion Coal Corporation
Controller: SunCoke Energy Incorporated
Location: Whitewood, Buchanan County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 127 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2002 | 75.800 | S&S | ModNegligence | $10,000 |
| 03/06/2002 | 75.705-1(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $20,000 |
| 03/06/2002 | 75.511 | S&S | Reckless | $35,000 |
| 03/06/2002 | 75.705 | S&S | HighNegligence | $20,000 |
| 03/06/2002 | 75.800-3(c) | S&S | Reckless | $4,000 |
| 03/06/2002 | 75.800 | S&S | Reckless | $4,500 |
| 03/06/2002 | 75.803 | S&S | Reckless | $4,000 |
| 03/06/2002 | 75.800-4 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $500 |
| 03/06/2002 | 77.501 | S&S | Reckless | $2,500 |
| 03/06/2002 | 75.705 | S&S | Reckless | $2,500 |
| 03/06/2002 | 75.1600-2(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 03/06/2002 | 75.511 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,000 |
| 03/06/2002 | 75.705-1(b) | S&S | Reckless | $3,500 |
| 02/19/2002 | 48.26(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $231 |
| 02/04/2002 | 75.902 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,500 |
| 02/04/2002 | 75.900 | S&S | LowNegligence | $113 |
| 01/31/2002 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 01/31/2002 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 01/31/2002 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 01/31/2002 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2002 | ELECTRICAL | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 11/28/2001 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/11/2001 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/15/2001 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 70d lost |
| 11/17/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/17/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/17/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/11/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 09/07/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 53 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2002 | 03/06/2002 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 01/31/2002 | 02/20/2002 | 73.50 | 1 |
| 01/25/2002 | 03/06/2002 | 369.50 | 6 |
| 01/25/2002 | 03/14/2002 | 99.50 | 2 |
| 01/24/2002 | 01/24/2002 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 01/09/2002 | 01/30/2002 | 17.75 | 1 |
| 01/09/2002 | 03/20/2002 | 61.75 | 3 |
| 11/26/2001 | 11/29/2001 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 11/14/2001 | 12/03/2001 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 11/05/2001 | 11/05/2001 | 9.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mine No. 5 have?
Mine No. 5 has 127 MSHA violations on record, of which 58 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $123K.
What type of mine is Mine No. 5?
Mine No. 5 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Whitewood, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine No. 5?
According to MSHA records, Mine No. 5 has 9 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mine No. 5?
Mine No. 5 is operated by Dominion Coal Corporation and controlled by SunCoke Energy Incorporated. MSHA Mine ID: 4406051.