Key Takeaway
No. 5 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Amonate, Tazewell County, VA. It has 537 violations on record (211 S&S) and $694K in proposed penalties. Operated by East Star Mining, Inc..
No. 5
Operator: East Star Mining, Inc.
Controller: Clinton L Ramey
Location: Amonate, Tazewell County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 537 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2008 | 75.388(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $70,000 |
| 07/14/2008 | 75.1101-10 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 07/14/2008 | 75.1722(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 07/07/2008 | 75.904 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,203 |
| 07/07/2008 | 75.902 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,203 |
| 07/07/2008 | 75.902 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 07/07/2008 | 75.900 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,203 |
| 07/07/2008 | 75.701 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,203 |
| 07/07/2008 | 75.518 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 07/02/2008 | 75.1101-16 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 07/02/2008 | 77.506 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 06/26/2008 | 75.701 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 06/26/2008 | 75.701 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 06/23/2008 | 75.508 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/23/2008 | 75.900 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,203 |
| 06/02/2008 | 75.204(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 06/02/2008 | 72.630(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,795 |
| 06/02/2008 | 75.606 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 06/02/2008 | 75.604(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 05/28/2008 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,329 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/19/2007 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/17/2006 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 354d lost |
Inspections
View all 26 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2009 | 01/21/2009 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 11/04/2008 | 11/04/2008 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 07/01/2008 | 09/29/2008 | 23.75 | 2 |
| 06/24/2008 | 06/24/2008 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 06/23/2008 | 07/28/2008 | 96.00 | 2 |
| 06/02/2008 | 06/03/2008 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 05/28/2008 | 05/28/2008 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 04/02/2008 | 05/07/2008 | 124.50 | 1 |
| 03/12/2008 | 03/12/2008 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/02/2008 | 02/03/2008 | 131.50 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does No. 5 have?
No. 5 has 537 MSHA violations on record, of which 211 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $694K.
What type of mine is No. 5?
No. 5 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Amonate, Tazewell County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at No. 5?
According to MSHA records, No. 5 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates No. 5?
No. 5 is operated by East Star Mining, Inc. and controlled by Clinton L Ramey. MSHA Mine ID: 4405745.