Key Takeaway

Southern Gap is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Grundy, Buchanan County, VA. It has 2 violations on record (0 S&S) and $200 in proposed penalties. Operated by Paramont Coal Company VA, LLC.

Southern Gap

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Paramont Coal Company VA, LLC

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Grundy, Buchanan County, VA

2
Violations
0
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$200
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/05/2015 77.904 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/26/2014 77.506 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/01/2015 04/03/2015 5.00 1
12/09/2014 01/08/2015 34.00 1
09/30/2014 09/30/2014 12.50 1
08/25/2014 09/08/2014 46.00 2
05/27/2014 09/08/2014 5.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407321
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2305560, -82.1516670
Nearest TownGrundy

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Southern Gap have?

Southern Gap has 2 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $200.

What type of mine is Southern Gap?

Southern Gap is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Grundy, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Southern Gap?

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

Who operates Southern Gap?

Southern Gap is operated by Paramont Coal Company VA, LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4407321.