Key Takeaway
Mountaineer No. 5 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Whitewood, Buchanan County, VA. It has 7 violations on record (2 S&S) and $700 in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountaineer Enterprises, Inc..
Mountaineer No. 5
Operator: Mountaineer Enterprises, Inc.
Controller: Carl Hamilton
Location: Whitewood, Buchanan County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 7 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2011 | 71.403(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/14/2010 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/14/2010 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/17/2010 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/12/2010 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/11/2010 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/11/2010 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 10 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2012 | 03/19/2013 | 8.50 | 2 |
| 06/14/2012 | 06/14/2012 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 12/19/2011 | 12/19/2011 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 11/30/2011 | 11/30/2011 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/08/2011 | 06/08/2011 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 05/18/2011 | 05/26/2011 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 12/30/2010 | 12/30/2010 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 09/28/2010 | 09/29/2010 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 09/13/2010 | 09/22/2010 | 21.25 | 2 |
| 03/11/2010 | 03/29/2010 | 46.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mountaineer No. 5 have?
Mountaineer No. 5 has 7 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $700.
What type of mine is Mountaineer No. 5?
Mountaineer No. 5 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Whitewood, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mountaineer No. 5?
According to MSHA records, Mountaineer No. 5 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mountaineer No. 5?
Mountaineer No. 5 is operated by Mountaineer Enterprises, Inc. and controlled by Carl Hamilton. MSHA Mine ID: 4407263.