Key Takeaway

Sand Bank is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Frostburg, Allegany County, MD. It has 65 violations on record (33 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ritchie Trucking & Excavating, Inc..

Sand Bank

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Ritchie Trucking & Excavating, Inc.

Controller: Faith Ritchie; Jody L Ritchie

Location: Frostburg, Allegany County, MD

65
Violations
33
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$12K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/16/2016 77.404(c) S&S ModNegligence $162
07/21/2015 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/20/2015 77.1605(b) S&S LowNegligence $100
01/12/2015 77.400(a) S&S LowNegligence $100
10/15/2014 50.30(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/24/2014 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/24/2014 77.1607(d) S&S ModNegligence $207
11/04/2013 71.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/07/2013 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $190
05/07/2013 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/07/2013 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $190
03/11/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/13/2012 77.502-2 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/10/2012 48.29(c) Non-S&S NoNegligence $100
07/10/2012 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $362
07/10/2012 77.400(d) S&S ModNegligence $362
07/10/2012 71.403(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/10/2012 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $285
01/04/2012 62.130(a) S&S ModNegligence $540
06/16/2011 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/27/2017 09/27/2017 5.00 1
03/30/2017 03/30/2017 4.00 1
09/29/2016 09/29/2016 3.00 1
07/05/2016 07/05/2016 9.00 1
03/03/2016 03/21/2016 24.00 1
10/05/2015 10/05/2015 3.00 1
07/06/2015 08/13/2015 20.00 1
12/31/2014 01/23/2015 36.00 1
10/20/2014 10/20/2014 4.50 1
09/23/2014 09/30/2014 24.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1800760
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.6163890, -78.9083330
Nearest TownFrostburg

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sand Bank have?

Sand Bank has 65 MSHA violations on record, of which 33 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.

What type of mine is Sand Bank?

Sand Bank is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Frostburg, Allegany County, MD. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sand Bank?

According to MSHA records, Sand Bank has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sand Bank?

Sand Bank is operated by Ritchie Trucking & Excavating, Inc. and controlled by Faith Ritchie; Jody L Ritchie. MSHA Mine ID: 1800760.