Key Takeaway
Spruce Pine Gob Pile is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Pilgrims Knob, Buchanan County, VA. It has 5 violations on record (1 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Spruce Pine Renewables, LLC.
Spruce Pine Gob Pile
Operator: Spruce Pine Renewables, LLC
Controller: Scott Cole
Location: Pilgrims Knob, Buchanan County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 5 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/10/2024 | 45.4(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/10/2024 | 77.106 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/10/2024 | 77.1701(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $421 |
| 10/10/2024 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Inspections
View all 5 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | 10/16/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 06/04/2025 | 06/04/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 10/10/2024 | 01/07/2025 | 22.75 | 2 |
| 07/01/2024 | 09/23/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 12/07/2023 | 03/25/2024 | 12.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Spruce Pine Gob Pile have?
Spruce Pine Gob Pile has 5 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.
What type of mine is Spruce Pine Gob Pile?
Spruce Pine Gob Pile is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Pilgrims Knob, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Spruce Pine Gob Pile?
According to MSHA records, Spruce Pine Gob Pile has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Spruce Pine Gob Pile?
Spruce Pine Gob Pile is operated by Spruce Pine Renewables, LLC and controlled by Scott Cole. MSHA Mine ID: 4407429.