Key Takeaway

Preparation Plant #1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Wise, Wise County, VA. It has 24 violations on record (7 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ambrose Branch Coal Company Inc.

Preparation Plant #1

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Ambrose Branch Coal Company Inc

Controller: Paul R Ison; Jessica B Ison

Location: Wise, Wise County, VA

24
Violations
7
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/28/2011 77.1606(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/28/2011 77.1104 S&S LowNegligence $100
06/28/2011 77.1104 S&S LowNegligence $100
06/27/2011 77.215(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/27/2011 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/27/2011 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $100
03/23/2011 77.206(c) S&S ModNegligence $127
03/23/2011 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/23/2011 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
04/15/2010 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/15/2010 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/15/2010 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/15/2010 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/15/2010 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/14/2010 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/14/2010 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/14/2010 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/14/2010 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/14/2010 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/14/2010 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/26/2015 03/27/2015 2.50 1
09/18/2014 09/18/2014 2.00 1
03/04/2013 03/05/2013 6.75 1
08/09/2012 09/20/2012 7.75 1
03/12/2012 03/14/2012 14.25 1
06/23/2011 07/12/2011 33.00 2
03/21/2011 03/28/2011 23.00 2
04/14/2010 06/10/2010 22.00 1
02/04/2010 02/04/2010 8.00 1
12/09/2009 02/02/2010 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4405265
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.0416670, -82.5916670
Nearest TownWise

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Preparation Plant #1 have?

Preparation Plant #1 has 24 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Preparation Plant #1?

Preparation Plant #1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Wise, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Preparation Plant #1?

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

Who operates Preparation Plant #1?

Preparation Plant #1 is operated by Ambrose Branch Coal Company Inc and controlled by Paul R Ison; Jessica B Ison. MSHA Mine ID: 4405265.