Key Takeaway

Phillips Rider Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 132 violations on record (30 S&S) and $32K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mill Branch Coal Corp.

Phillips Rider Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Mill Branch Coal Corp

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA

132
Violations
30
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$32K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/04/2014 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $117
03/04/2014 75.1711-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/04/2014 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $117
05/23/2013 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/14/2013 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $176
02/07/2013 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $263
12/06/2012 75.310(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/25/2012 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $1,203
10/25/2012 75.512 S&S ModNegligence $1,203
10/25/2012 75.512-2 S&S ModNegligence $1,203
10/25/2012 75.1403 Non-S&S $0
10/18/2012 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
10/01/2012 70.100(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,530
09/14/2012 75.364(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/12/2012 75.1403 S&S ModNegligence $362
09/12/2012 75.807 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/12/2012 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $540
09/12/2012 75.380(d)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
09/12/2012 75.1506(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
09/12/2012 75.380(d)(7)(vi) Non-S&S ModNegligence $285

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/25/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost
05/25/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 69d lost
03/21/2012 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/15/2014 07/17/2014 6.00 2
06/24/2014 06/25/2014 3.00 1
06/12/2014 06/12/2014 6.00 1
02/27/2014 03/07/2014 29.50 1
01/08/2014 01/08/2014 4.00 1
12/18/2013 12/19/2013 10.00 2
07/18/2013 07/18/2013 7.00 1
07/02/2013 09/26/2013 28.00 2
06/20/2013 06/20/2013 6.50 2
04/01/2013 06/03/2013 39.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407262
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9794440, -82.8011110
Nearest TownAppalachia

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Phillips Rider Mine have?

Phillips Rider Mine has 132 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $32K.

What type of mine is Phillips Rider Mine?

Phillips Rider Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Phillips Rider Mine?

According to MSHA records, Phillips Rider Mine has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Phillips Rider Mine?

Phillips Rider Mine is operated by Mill Branch Coal Corp and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4407262.