Key Takeaway

Page #1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Vansant, Buchanan County, VA. It has 12 violations on record (4 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountain Fuels Inc..

Page #1

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Mountain Fuels Inc.

Controller: Jerry Farmer; Bobby Ketron

Location: Vansant, Buchanan County, VA

12
Violations
4
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/20/2023 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/15/2023 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/15/2023 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/17/2023 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
12/19/2022 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $376
12/19/2022 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $143
12/19/2022 48.29(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
12/15/2022 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/13/2022 Non-S&S $0
08/15/2022 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/15/2022 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $133
08/15/2022 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $133

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/13/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost

Inspections

View all 6 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/14/2023 02/20/2024 19.50 1
06/12/2023 08/30/2023 65.50 1
12/15/2022 01/25/2023 35.50 2
12/13/2022 12/20/2022 16.75 1
08/09/2022 08/17/2022 41.75 1
02/17/2022 03/29/2022 37.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407412
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1800000, -81.9944440
Nearest TownVansant

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Page #1 have?

Page #1 has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Page #1?

Page #1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Vansant, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Page #1?

According to MSHA records, Page #1 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Page #1?

Page #1 is operated by Mountain Fuels Inc. and controlled by Jerry Farmer; Bobby Ketron. MSHA Mine ID: 4407412.