Key Takeaway

Shortridge Branch Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Vansant, Buchanan County, VA. It has 10 violations on record (2 S&S) and $631 in proposed penalties. Operated by Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc.

Shortridge Branch Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc

Controller: Steven R Mullins

Location: Vansant, Buchanan County, VA

10
Violations
2
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$631
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/15/2003 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/05/2002 48.28 S&S ModNegligence $99
02/25/2002 77.208(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/25/2002 48.28(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $66
09/24/2001 45.4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
09/24/2001 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/28/2001 77.1712 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/28/2001 71.220(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/30/2000 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $76
02/24/2000 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/25/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
01/23/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/18/2003 12/18/2003 4.50 1
07/15/2003 07/23/2003 6.50 1
07/15/2003 08/11/2003 34.50 1
02/12/2003 02/20/2003 4.25 1
02/12/2003 03/12/2003 4.25 1
02/12/2003 03/12/2003 23.00 1
07/31/2002 08/13/2002 5.25 1
07/31/2002 08/13/2002 5.00 1
07/31/2002 08/16/2002 34.75 1
02/25/2002 03/28/2002 3.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406845
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2130550, -82.1422220
Nearest TownVansant

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Shortridge Branch Surface Mine have?

Shortridge Branch Surface Mine has 10 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $631.

What type of mine is Shortridge Branch Surface Mine?

Shortridge Branch Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Vansant, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Shortridge Branch Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Shortridge Branch Surface Mine has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Shortridge Branch Surface Mine?

Shortridge Branch Surface Mine is operated by Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc and controlled by Steven R Mullins. MSHA Mine ID: 4406845.