Key Takeaway

Powhatan Mine is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Dora, Jefferson County, AL. It has 127 violations on record (44 S&S) and $24K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mays Mining, Inc..

Powhatan Mine

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Mays Mining, Inc.

Controller: Rodney Mays

Location: Dora, Jefferson County, AL

Employees: 2

127
Violations
44
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$24K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/01/2015 71.500(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/21/2014 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/21/2014 77.412(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/16/2014 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $190
04/16/2014 77.409(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/16/2014 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/16/2014 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/16/2014 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/16/2014 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/16/2014 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/16/2014 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $190
04/16/2014 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/03/2013 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/03/2013 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2013 77.1004(b) S&S ModNegligence $2,282
04/30/2013 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/30/2013 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/30/2013 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $499
04/30/2013 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/20/2012 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/05/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost
11/30/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost
02/06/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/24/2007 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/21/2016 12/21/2016 4.25 2
07/28/2016 07/28/2016 2.00 1
10/01/2015 10/28/2015 23.00 1
04/22/2015 05/04/2015 25.50 2
02/18/2015 02/18/2015 2.75 1
10/21/2014 11/03/2014 46.25 2
04/10/2014 04/30/2014 40.50 3
12/03/2013 12/16/2013 40.00 3
10/28/2013 10/28/2013 4.50 1
10/04/2013 10/21/2013 6.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0103332
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees2
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates33.5913890, -87.1036110
Nearest TownDora

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Powhatan Mine have?

Powhatan Mine has 127 MSHA violations on record, of which 44 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $24K.

What type of mine is Powhatan Mine?

Powhatan Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Dora, Jefferson County, AL. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Powhatan Mine?

According to MSHA records, Powhatan Mine has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Powhatan Mine?

Powhatan Mine is operated by Mays Mining, Inc. and controlled by Rodney Mays. MSHA Mine ID: 0103332.