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

Active Surface Coal

Operator: B & N Coal Inc

Controller: Carl L Baker Jr

Location: Dexter City, Noble County, OH

Employees: 45

140
Violations
19
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$19K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID3301925
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees45
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates39.6391670, -81.4347220
Nearest TownDexter City

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.