VP 8
Abandoned and Sealed
Underground
Coal
Operator: Island Creek Coal Company
Controller: CONSOL Energy Inc
Location: ROWE, Buchanan County, VA
3,439
Violations
1,237
S&S Violations
237
Accidents
$855K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 3,439 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2006 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 05/04/2006 | 77.1109(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 05/04/2006 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $84 |
| 04/28/2006 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/27/2006 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $614 |
| 04/27/2006 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/25/2006 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $614 |
| 04/25/2006 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/25/2006 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $91 |
| 04/25/2006 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/25/2006 | 77.504 | S&S | ModNegligence | $614 |
| 04/25/2006 | 77.504 | S&S | ModNegligence | $614 |
| 04/19/2006 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $72 |
| 04/19/2006 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/17/2006 | 75.1712-3(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,576 |
| 04/17/2006 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/17/2006 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/04/2006 | 75.1100-2(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/04/2006 | 75.1106-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 03/30/2006 | 77.1607(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,576 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 237 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2006 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/03/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 04/01/2006 | MACHINERY | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/10/2006 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/21/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 12/22/2005 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/13/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/08/2005 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/06/2005 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/27/2005 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 637 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2006 | 06/01/2006 | 18.50 | 2 |
| 04/04/2006 | 04/04/2006 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 04/03/2006 | 05/17/2006 | 132.50 | 2 |
| 03/27/2006 | 03/27/2006 | 18.00 | 2 |
| 03/21/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 03/21/2006 | 03/21/2006 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 03/16/2006 | 03/16/2006 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 03/14/2006 | 03/14/2006 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 03/08/2006 | 03/08/2006 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 02/27/2006 | 02/27/2006 | 16.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4403795
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1658330, -82.0105550
Nearest TownROWE
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does VP 8 have?
VP 8 has 3439 MSHA violations on record, of which 1237 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $855K.
What type of mine is VP 8?
VP 8 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in ROWE, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at VP 8?
According to MSHA records, VP 8 has 237 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates VP 8?
VP 8 is operated by Island Creek Coal Company and controlled by CONSOL Energy Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4403795.