Key Takeaway
Silver Creek Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Jewell Ridge, Tazewell County, VA. It has 143 violations on record (55 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sea.
Silver Creek Mine
Operator: Sea
Controller: Pittston Company
Location: Jewell Ridge, Tazewell County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 143 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2003 | 75.518-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/08/2003 | 75.364(b)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 11/18/2002 | 77.512 | S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 07/09/2002 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 06/05/2002 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 05/19/2002 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 05/19/2002 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 04/29/2002 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 04/17/2002 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 01/24/2002 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/14/2002 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/14/2002 | 75.1107-1(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 01/04/2002 | 75.503 | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 01/04/2002 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 12/16/2001 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 11/29/2001 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 11/14/2001 | 75.1714(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 11/13/2001 | 75.1107-4 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 11/13/2001 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 11/06/2001 | 75.523-3(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 27 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/19/2002 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/04/2001 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/03/2001 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/21/2001 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/01/2001 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/30/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 05/24/2001 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/19/2001 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/01/2001 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 66d lost, 69d restricted |
| 04/01/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 107d lost, 21d restricted |
Inspections
View all 178 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2003 | 03/27/2003 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 03/19/2003 | 03/19/2003 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 03/07/2003 | 03/07/2003 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 02/27/2003 | 02/28/2003 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 02/20/2003 | 02/20/2003 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/07/2003 | 02/10/2003 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 01/22/2003 | 01/22/2003 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 01/08/2003 | 01/08/2003 | 16.00 | 2 |
| 12/13/2002 | 12/13/2002 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/12/2002 | 12/12/2002 | 3.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Silver Creek Mine have?
Silver Creek Mine has 143 MSHA violations on record, of which 55 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.
What type of mine is Silver Creek Mine?
Silver Creek Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Jewell Ridge, Tazewell County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Silver Creek Mine?
According to MSHA records, Silver Creek Mine has 27 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Silver Creek Mine?
Silver Creek Mine is operated by Sea and controlled by Pittston Company. MSHA Mine ID: 4406895.