Key Takeaway

MOREFIELD MINE is a abandoned underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Amelia, Amelia County, VA. It has 19 violations on record (3 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Morefield Gem Mine, Inc.

MOREFIELD MINE

Abandoned Underground Nonmetal

Operator: Morefield Gem Mine, Inc

Controller: Samuel M Dunaway Jr

Location: Amelia, Amelia County, VA

19
Violations
3
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/25/2015 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/10/2012 41.10 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/22/2011 57.12028 Non-S&S HighNegligence $162
03/29/2011 57.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/29/2011 47.41(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/19/2009 57.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/06/2009 57.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/15/2007 56.15004 S&S ModNegligence $108
08/09/2007 56.11001 S&S HighNegligence $807
08/09/2007 48.5(a) S&S HighNegligence $897
08/08/2007 50.10 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/08/2007 Non-S&S $0
03/28/2007 57.5037(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/06/2003 57.14100(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
08/06/2003 57.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
05/21/2003 57.5037(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/21/2002 57.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/21/2002 57.15004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $90
08/21/2002 57.6130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $113

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/29/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
12/20/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted
08/08/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost
05/03/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/08/2015 10/09/2015 20.00 1
03/26/2015 03/26/2015 2.00 1
03/25/2015 03/26/2015 21.00 1
12/02/2014 12/10/2014 36.00 2
10/23/2012 10/23/2012 15.00 1
05/10/2012 05/10/2012 17.50 1
10/12/2011 10/13/2011 23.50 1
06/20/2011 06/22/2011 16.50 1
03/28/2011 03/29/2011 16.75 1
11/08/2010 11/08/2010 4.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406971
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionGemstones
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4316670, -78.6569440
Nearest TownAmelia

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does MOREFIELD MINE have?

MOREFIELD MINE has 19 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is MOREFIELD MINE?

MOREFIELD MINE is a Underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Amelia, Amelia County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at MOREFIELD MINE?

According to MSHA records, MOREFIELD MINE has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates MOREFIELD MINE?

MOREFIELD MINE is operated by Morefield Gem Mine, Inc and controlled by Samuel M Dunaway Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 4406971.