Key Takeaway

RIDGEWAY MINE is a abandoned surface mine producing Metal, located in Fairfield County, SC. It has 2 violations on record (0 S&S) and $110 in proposed penalties. Operated by Kennecott Ridgeway Mining Company.

RIDGEWAY MINE

Abandoned Surface Metal

Operator: Kennecott Ridgeway Mining Company

Controller: Rio Tinto Group

Location: Fairfield County, SC

2
Violations
0
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$110
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/26/2000 56.14132(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/26/2000 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/13/2001 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
09/25/2000 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost
08/14/2000 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/12/2001 07/12/2001 7.00 1
03/19/2001 03/19/2001 12.00 2
07/25/2000 07/27/2000 40.00 2
05/10/2000 05/15/2000 17.00 1
03/07/2000 03/09/2000 29.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3800626
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionGold Ore
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does RIDGEWAY MINE have?

RIDGEWAY MINE has 2 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $110.

What type of mine is RIDGEWAY MINE?

RIDGEWAY MINE is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Fairfield County, SC. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at RIDGEWAY MINE?

According to MSHA records, RIDGEWAY MINE has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates RIDGEWAY MINE?

RIDGEWAY MINE is operated by Kennecott Ridgeway Mining Company and controlled by Rio Tinto Group. MSHA Mine ID: 3800626.