Key Takeaway

Mine No. 6 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 323 violations on record (123 S&S) and $49K in proposed penalties. Operated by Guest Mountain Mining Corporation.

Mine No. 6

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Guest Mountain Mining Corporation

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA

323
Violations
123
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$49K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/26/2008 75.310(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/26/2008 75.360(f) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/13/2008 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/06/2008 75.1714-3(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/31/2008 75.372(b)(12) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/31/2008 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S Reckless $2,000
10/30/2008 75.400 Non-S&S HighNegligence $2,000
10/28/2008 75.333(d)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
10/28/2008 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/28/2008 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/28/2008 75.204(f)(7) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/28/2008 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/28/2008 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/28/2008 77.205(e) S&S ModNegligence $138
10/28/2008 75.508 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
10/27/2008 75.220(a)(1) S&S Reckless $5,645
10/24/2008 75.360 Non-S&S HighNegligence $2,000
10/24/2008 75.220(a) S&S HighNegligence $2,000
10/24/2008 75.1002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/15/2008 75.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/18/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost
02/23/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None
11/19/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 15d restricted
08/14/2002 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 27d restricted
10/18/2001 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/28/2009 09/29/2009 6.50 1
06/23/2009 06/23/2009 3.50 1
04/01/2009 04/20/2009 7.75 1
02/23/2009 03/09/2009 13.00 1
12/23/2008 12/23/2008 8.00 1
12/16/2008 12/16/2008 8.50 1
12/03/2008 12/03/2008 7.75 1
10/14/2008 11/28/2008 168.75 6
09/26/2008 09/26/2008 10.00 1
09/03/2008 09/23/2008 99.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407015
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9994440, -82.7741660
Nearest TownAppalachia

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine No. 6 have?

Mine No. 6 has 323 MSHA violations on record, of which 123 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $49K.

What type of mine is Mine No. 6?

Mine No. 6 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. 6?

According to MSHA records, Mine No. 6 has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine No. 6?

Mine No. 6 is operated by Guest Mountain Mining Corporation and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4407015.