Key Takeaway

Smith Br is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in BIG ROCK, Buchanan County, VA. It has 540 violations on record (207 S&S) and $77K in proposed penalties. Operated by Banner Blue Coal Company.

Smith Br

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: Banner Blue Coal Company

Controller: Metinvest B V

Location: BIG ROCK, Buchanan County, VA

540
Violations
207
S&S Violations
20
Accidents
$77K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/19/2008 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $1,304
02/19/2008 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $634
02/19/2008 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $285
02/19/2008 75.1101-8(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
02/15/2008 75.403 Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
01/15/2008 77.1600(b) S&S ModNegligence $2,106
12/17/2007 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $308
12/17/2007 75.1002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $308
12/14/2007 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
12/14/2007 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/14/2007 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/14/2007 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $100
12/12/2007 75.360(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $499
12/12/2007 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $308
12/12/2007 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $1,530
12/12/2007 75.1101-10 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/12/2007 75.1101-7(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
12/12/2007 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $634
12/12/2007 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $634
12/12/2007 75.380(d)(7)(v) Non-S&S ModNegligence $243

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/29/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost
05/31/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 379d lost
04/23/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost
06/27/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/20/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/10/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost
02/11/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 259d lost
02/17/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/12/2002 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 3d lost
11/15/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/22/2011 03/22/2011 1.25 1
09/16/2009 09/16/2009 2.50 1
08/14/2008 08/18/2008 11.00 1
05/13/2008 05/14/2008 1.25 1
02/15/2008 03/17/2008 48.50 2
02/15/2008 02/15/2008 5.50 1
01/11/2008 01/15/2008 16.00 1
12/10/2007 12/19/2007 101.00 4
12/05/2007 12/27/2007 13.00 1
11/27/2007 11/27/2007 9.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406812
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3333330, -82.0044440
Nearest TownBIG ROCK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Smith Br have?

Smith Br has 540 MSHA violations on record, of which 207 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $77K.

What type of mine is Smith Br?

Smith Br is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in BIG ROCK, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Smith Br?

According to MSHA records, Smith Br has 20 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.

Who operates Smith Br?

Smith Br is operated by Banner Blue Coal Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4406812.