Key Takeaway
Mule Hollow Surface Mine is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA. It has 44 violations on record (16 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Surface Minerals Company.
Mule Hollow Surface Mine
Operator: Surface Minerals Company
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 44 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2011 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/24/2011 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $138 |
| 11/29/2010 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 11/29/2010 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 06/11/2010 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 06/10/2010 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 06/10/2010 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 06/10/2010 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/10/2010 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $263 |
| 06/10/2010 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/10/2010 | 71.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/25/2010 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/21/2010 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,944 |
| 01/21/2010 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 01/21/2010 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,944 |
| 01/21/2010 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,944 |
| 01/21/2010 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/21/2010 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/15/2010 | 48.31 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 01/15/2010 | 48.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 298d lost |
Inspections
View all 31 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2025 | 06/05/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 12/03/2024 | 12/03/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 09/25/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 01/15/2020 | 01/15/2020 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 11/12/2019 | 11/12/2019 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 08/19/2019 | 08/19/2019 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 12/26/2018 | 12/26/2018 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2018 | 06/25/2018 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 03/07/2018 | 03/07/2018 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 08/03/2017 | 08/03/2017 | 5.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mule Hollow Surface Mine have?
Mule Hollow Surface Mine has 44 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.
What type of mine is Mule Hollow Surface Mine?
Mule Hollow Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mule Hollow Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Mule Hollow Surface Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mule Hollow Surface Mine?
Mule Hollow Surface Mine is operated by Surface Minerals Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4407219.