Key Takeaway
Valley Creek Mine No. 3 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Clairfield, Claiborne County, TN. It has 48 violations on record (16 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Tennco, Inc..
Valley Creek Mine No. 3
Operator: Tennco, Inc.
Controller: Jackie (Mitch) Fannin; Jack Stump
Location: Clairfield, Claiborne County, TN
Recent Violations
View all 48 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2005 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/18/2005 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/12/2005 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/12/2005 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 07/12/2005 | 75.1100-2(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/26/2005 | 75.1725 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/10/2005 | 62.120 | S&S | ModNegligence | $99 |
| 05/10/2005 | 62.120 | S&S | ModNegligence | $99 |
| 05/09/2005 | 62.130(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $99 |
| 05/09/2005 | 62.130(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $99 |
| 04/27/2005 | 75.1914(f)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 12/14/2004 | 75.362(g)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 12/14/2004 | 75.1105 | S&S | ModNegligence | $91 |
| 12/14/2004 | 75.1714-3(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $99 |
| 12/07/2004 | 75.507-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 12/07/2004 | 75.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 12/07/2004 | 75.1103-4(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 11/09/2004 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 11/09/2004 | 75.1722(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $91 |
| 11/09/2004 | 75.503 | S&S | ModNegligence | $91 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2005 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 203d lost |
| 08/16/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/09/2005 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 33d restricted |
| 03/03/2005 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 02/22/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/16/2004 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/28/2004 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/06/2004 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/12/2004 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
Inspections
View all 18 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2006 | 06/08/2006 | 17.00 | 2 |
| 01/23/2006 | 01/23/2006 | 7.00 | 2 |
| 10/11/2005 | 12/30/2005 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 07/11/2005 | 08/15/2005 | 102.50 | 2 |
| 05/06/2005 | 06/28/2005 | 120.00 | 1 |
| 04/27/2005 | 04/28/2005 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 03/09/2005 | 03/14/2005 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 01/19/2005 | 03/16/2005 | 72.00 | 1 |
| 01/03/2005 | 01/12/2005 | 12.00 | 2 |
| 12/28/2004 | 12/28/2004 | 8.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Valley Creek Mine No. 3 have?
Valley Creek Mine No. 3 has 48 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Valley Creek Mine No. 3?
Valley Creek Mine No. 3 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Clairfield, Claiborne County, TN. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Valley Creek Mine No. 3?
According to MSHA records, Valley Creek Mine No. 3 has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Valley Creek Mine No. 3?
Valley Creek Mine No. 3 is operated by Tennco, Inc. and controlled by Jackie (Mitch) Fannin; Jack Stump. MSHA Mine ID: 4003218.