Key Takeaway

Mountaineer No. 1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Jewell Ridge, Buchanan County, VA. It has 24 violations on record (4 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountaineer Enterprises, Inc..

Mountaineer No. 1

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Mountaineer Enterprises, Inc.

Controller: Carl Hamilton

Location: Jewell Ridge, Buchanan County, VA

24
Violations
4
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 24 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/07/2010 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/19/2010 71.403(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/03/2007 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/16/2006 77.402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/16/2006 71.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/16/2006 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/16/2006 77.1607(i) S&S ModNegligence $191
06/27/2006 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/26/2006 77.1103(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/26/2006 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/26/2006 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/26/2006 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/20/2006 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/20/2006 77.1103(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/20/2006 77.208(e) S&S ModNegligence $72
03/20/2006 77.402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/20/2006 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/20/2006 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
03/20/2006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/26/2005 77.207 S&S ModNegligence $91

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/06/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost

Inspections

View all 17 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/22/2011 03/22/2011 2.00 1
06/07/2010 06/07/2010 7.00 1
03/19/2010 03/19/2010 6.00 1
02/22/2010 02/22/2010 1.75 1
10/26/2009 10/26/2009 6.50 1
04/08/2009 04/09/2009 7.50 1
03/03/2009 03/03/2009 7.00 1
04/07/2008 04/15/2008 4.50 1
03/10/2008 03/10/2008 7.00 1
01/15/2008 01/15/2008 2.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407111
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1933330, -81.7944440
Nearest TownJewell Ridge

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mountaineer No. 1 have?

Mountaineer No. 1 has 24 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Mountaineer No. 1?

Mountaineer No. 1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Jewell Ridge, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mountaineer No. 1?

According to MSHA records, Mountaineer No. 1 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mountaineer No. 1?

Mountaineer No. 1 is operated by Mountaineer Enterprises, Inc. and controlled by Carl Hamilton. MSHA Mine ID: 4407111.