Key Takeaway

Mountaineer No.3 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Jewel Ridge, Buchanan County, VA. It has 30 violations on record (6 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountaineer Enterprises, Inc..

Mountaineer No.3

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Mountaineer Enterprises, Inc.

Controller: Carl Hamilton

Location: Jewel Ridge, Buchanan County, VA

30
Violations
6
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/18/2011 71.403(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/21/2009 77.1606(c) S&S LowNegligence $100
10/21/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/20/2009 77.410(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $100
10/20/2009 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/23/2009 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/22/2009 77.1607(cc) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/22/2009 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/21/2009 77.1103(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/04/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/04/2009 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/04/2009 71.403(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/02/2008 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/02/2008 48.31 Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
04/02/2008 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/02/2008 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/01/2008 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
11/26/2007 77.701 S&S ModNegligence $100
11/26/2007 77.513 S&S ModNegligence $100
11/26/2007 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/26/2012 12/28/2012 2.25 1
06/14/2012 06/14/2012 2.25 1
12/19/2011 12/19/2011 0.50 1
11/30/2011 11/30/2011 3.00 1
06/08/2011 06/08/2011 1.75 1
05/18/2011 05/26/2011 7.00 1
11/04/2010 12/30/2010 9.75 1
05/20/2010 05/20/2010 7.50 1
10/20/2009 10/28/2009 33.75 1
06/29/2009 09/24/2009 41.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407182
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2083330, -81.7622220
Nearest TownJewel Ridge

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mountaineer No.3 have?

Mountaineer No.3 has 30 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Mountaineer No.3?

Mountaineer No.3 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Jewel Ridge, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mountaineer No.3?

According to MSHA records, Mountaineer No.3 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mountaineer No.3?

Mountaineer No.3 is operated by Mountaineer Enterprises, Inc. and controlled by Carl Hamilton. MSHA Mine ID: 4407182.