Key Takeaway
Nine Mile Reclamation No. 2 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 141 violations on record (64 S&S) and $50K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mill Branch Coal Corporation.
Nine Mile Reclamation No. 2
Operator: Mill Branch Coal Corporation
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 141 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2010 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/18/2010 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/13/2010 | 77.504 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/13/2010 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 01/06/2010 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/06/2010 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/31/2009 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/30/2009 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 12/11/2009 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/11/2009 | 77.205(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 11/19/2009 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 10/22/2009 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 10/22/2009 | 77.1001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,473 |
| 07/27/2009 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $499 |
| 07/27/2009 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,111 |
| 07/20/2009 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $150 |
| 06/23/2009 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2009 | 45.4(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2009 | 45.4(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/15/2009 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $150 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 17 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 219d lost |
| 05/15/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/24/2008 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 191d lost |
| 06/17/2006 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/18/2005 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 1d restricted |
| 03/22/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 08/31/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/18/2004 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/02/2003 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 09/13/2002 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
Inspections
View all 54 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2012 | 06/11/2012 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 10/24/2011 | 10/24/2011 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 04/19/2011 | 05/05/2011 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 01/06/2011 | 03/24/2011 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 05/18/2010 | 06/21/2010 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 12/09/2009 | 03/08/2010 | 87.25 | 1 |
| 11/19/2009 | 12/01/2009 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 10/22/2009 | 11/16/2009 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 06/11/2009 | 08/13/2009 | 98.00 | 1 |
| 06/11/2009 | 06/16/2009 | 7.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Nine Mile Reclamation No. 2 have?
Nine Mile Reclamation No. 2 has 141 MSHA violations on record, of which 64 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $50K.
What type of mine is Nine Mile Reclamation No. 2?
Nine Mile Reclamation No. 2 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Nine Mile Reclamation No. 2?
According to MSHA records, Nine Mile Reclamation No. 2 has 17 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Nine Mile Reclamation No. 2?
Nine Mile Reclamation No. 2 is operated by Mill Branch Coal Corporation and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4407011.