Key Takeaway
PAW PAW 2 SOUTH is a nonproducing underground mine producing Coal, located in Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA. It has 300 violations on record (38 S&S) and $118K in proposed penalties. Operated by BANNER BLUE COAL COMPANY.
PAW PAW 2 SOUTH
Operator: BANNER BLUE COAL COMPANY
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 300 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | 75.1716 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.1914(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/09/2026 | 75.809 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/30/2026 | 49.18(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 49.17(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 12/01/2025 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $15,768 |
| 12/01/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 11/03/2025 | 75.1202-1(b)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/03/2025 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/28/2025 | 75.1700 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $432 |
| 10/22/2025 | 75.330(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/02/2025 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $549 |
| 09/18/2025 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/18/2025 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 09/18/2025 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $959 |
| 09/18/2025 | 75.360(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 8 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 4d lost, 23d restricted |
| 04/16/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 02/19/2025 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 72d lost, 47d restricted |
| 12/09/2024 | OTHER | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 124d lost, 29d restricted |
| 11/09/2024 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 154d lost |
| 08/01/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 15d lost |
| 04/11/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 84d lost |
| 05/02/2023 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 148d lost |
Inspections
View all 76 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 02/09/2026 | 02/09/2026 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 01/29/2026 | 01/29/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/20/2026 | 01/20/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/15/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 110.00 | 2 |
| 01/07/2026 | 01/07/2026 | 17.50 | 2 |
| 12/30/2025 | 12/30/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/22/2025 | 12/22/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 12/10/2025 | 12/10/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does PAW PAW 2 SOUTH have?
PAW PAW 2 SOUTH has 300 MSHA violations on record, of which 38 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $118K.
What type of mine is PAW PAW 2 SOUTH?
PAW PAW 2 SOUTH is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Big Rock, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 7 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at PAW PAW 2 SOUTH?
According to MSHA records, PAW PAW 2 SOUTH has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates PAW PAW 2 SOUTH?
PAW PAW 2 SOUTH is operated by BANNER BLUE COAL COMPANY and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4407401.