Key Takeaway
Orange Strip is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Dexter City, Noble County, OH. It has 140 violations on record (19 S&S) and $19K in proposed penalties. Operated by B & N Coal Inc.
Orange Strip
Operator: B & N Coal Inc
Controller: Carl L Baker Jr
Location: Dexter City, Noble County, OH
Employees: 45
Recent Violations
View all 140 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.400(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/03/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/03/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/21/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/21/2025 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/21/2025 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 08/20/2024 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/15/2024 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/16/2024 | 77.400(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $172 |
| 07/17/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/17/2023 | 77.400(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $558 |
| 01/10/2023 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/10/2023 | 77.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/02/2022 | 77.1100 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/09/2022 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/09/2022 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 67d lost |
| 07/30/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/26/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 35d lost |
| 10/17/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 19d lost, 58d restricted |
| 11/02/2017 | EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/11/2014 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 10/25/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 169d lost |
| 04/05/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 89d lost, 24d restricted |
| 11/26/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/13/2003 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 106 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 37.00 | 2 | |
| 07/29/2025 | 07/29/2025 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 05/13/2025 | 07/25/2025 | 161.25 | 6 |
| 11/07/2024 | 03/12/2025 | 103.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 05/13/2024 | 08/29/2024 | 82.00 | 1 |
| 10/02/2023 | 01/31/2024 | 96.00 | 1 |
| 04/13/2023 | 04/14/2023 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 04/11/2023 | 09/08/2023 | 151.00 | 4 |
| 02/16/2023 | 02/23/2023 | 31.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Orange Strip have?
Orange Strip has 140 MSHA violations on record, of which 19 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $19K.
What type of mine is Orange Strip?
Orange Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Dexter City, Noble County, OH. It currently has 45 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Orange Strip?
According to MSHA records, Orange Strip has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Orange Strip?
Orange Strip is operated by B & N Coal Inc and controlled by Carl L Baker Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 3301925.