Key Takeaway

No. 4 HWM is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in BREAKS, Dickenson County, VA. It has 20 violations on record (6 S&S) and $63K in proposed penalties. Operated by Surface Minerals Company.

No. 4 HWM

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Surface Minerals Company

Controller: Metinvest B V

Location: BREAKS, Dickenson County, VA

20
Violations
6
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$63K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/27/2006 77.1200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $5,500
05/04/2006 Non-S&S $0
05/04/2006 77.1001 S&S ModNegligence $28,000
05/02/2006 77.1501(a) S&S HighNegligence $28,000
04/04/2006 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/04/2006 77.402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/04/2006 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/04/2006 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/02/2005 77.400(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
10/19/2005 77.410(b) S&S ModNegligence $165
10/19/2005 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/19/2005 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/15/2005 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
10/15/2005 77.402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/14/2005 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/14/2005 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/14/2005 77.1503(a) S&S ModNegligence $144
09/14/2005 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $144
01/04/2005 48.29(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
01/04/2005 77.205(a) S&S LowNegligence $72

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/04/2006 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 279d lost
10/18/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
09/19/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
09/09/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/07/2007 02/08/2007 5.00 1
05/04/2006 04/19/2007 325.75 4
04/04/2006 05/26/2006 28.50 1
10/06/2005 11/10/2005 86.75 3
09/14/2005 09/30/2005 18.00 1
01/04/2005 03/29/2005 21.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407112
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2727770, -82.2519440
Nearest TownBREAKS

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does No. 4 HWM have?

No. 4 HWM has 20 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $63K.

What type of mine is No. 4 HWM?

No. 4 HWM is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in BREAKS, Dickenson County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at No. 4 HWM?

According to MSHA records, No. 4 HWM has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates No. 4 HWM?

No. 4 HWM is operated by Surface Minerals Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4407112.