Key Takeaway
Red Onion Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Pound, Wise County, VA. It has 77 violations on record (24 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paramont Coal Company Virginia LLC.
Red Onion Surface Mine
Operator: Paramont Coal Company Virginia LLC
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Location: Pound, Wise County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 77 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2012 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/19/2012 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/11/2011 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/14/2011 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 06/01/2011 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/15/2010 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 11/15/2010 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 11/05/2010 | 48.23(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/29/2010 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $190 |
| 09/29/2010 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 05/12/2010 | 77.205(e) | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 05/12/2010 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/12/2010 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 05/12/2010 | 77.1605(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 05/03/2010 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/03/2010 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 04/18/2010 | 77.1004(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,106 |
| 04/18/2010 | 77.1002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,412 |
| 12/05/2009 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 12/05/2009 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2013 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 02/08/2013 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/08/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 14d lost |
| 06/27/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/15/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 23 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2013 | 08/29/2013 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 11/15/2012 | 02/06/2013 | 109.50 | 1 |
| 04/17/2012 | 06/07/2012 | 131.50 | 1 |
| 01/10/2012 | 01/11/2012 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/11/2011 | 12/05/2011 | 94.00 | 1 |
| 09/29/2011 | 10/03/2011 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 05/31/2011 | 07/25/2011 | 57.25 | 1 |
| 10/28/2010 | 12/15/2010 | 84.75 | 1 |
| 09/29/2010 | 09/30/2010 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 04/18/2010 | 06/07/2010 | 69.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Red Onion Surface Mine have?
Red Onion Surface Mine has 77 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.
What type of mine is Red Onion Surface Mine?
Red Onion Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Pound, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Red Onion Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Red Onion Surface Mine has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Red Onion Surface Mine?
Red Onion Surface Mine is operated by Paramont Coal Company Virginia LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4407190.