WAR CREEK NO. 1
Abandoned and Sealed
Underground
Coal
Operator: Black River Coal, LLC
Controller: James C Justice II
Location: Bandy, Tazewell County, VA
1,083
Violations
378
S&S Violations
28
Accidents
$1.1M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,083 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2017 | 75.1712-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 10/05/2016 | 77.1701(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $134 |
| 07/08/2016 | 75.1714-8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 07/08/2016 | 48.31(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $283 |
| 07/08/2016 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 07/06/2016 | 77.1701(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $848 |
| 07/06/2016 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $283 |
| 01/05/2016 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/05/2016 | 75.904 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,111 |
| 12/30/2015 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $4,000 |
| 12/30/2015 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $4,800 | |
| 12/30/2015 | 75.523-1(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $807 |
| 12/30/2015 | 75.507-1(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $4,000 |
| 12/30/2015 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $4,000 |
| 12/30/2015 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,000 |
| 12/30/2015 | 75.310(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 10/21/2015 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,106 |
| 10/21/2015 | 75.333(b)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 10/21/2015 | 75.1403 | S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 10/21/2015 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $5,300 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 28 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 60d lost |
| 12/19/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 62d lost |
| 10/14/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/14/2013 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/24/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 170d lost |
| 10/19/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 64d lost |
| 05/25/2012 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/12/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 28d lost |
| 03/08/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/19/2010 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 232 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2020 | 02/05/2020 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 10/15/2019 | 10/15/2019 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 09/05/2019 | 09/05/2019 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 05/29/2019 | 05/29/2019 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 01/04/2019 | 01/04/2019 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 10/09/2018 | 10/09/2018 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 07/18/2018 | 07/18/2018 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 06/26/2018 | 06/26/2018 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 01/03/2018 | 01/03/2018 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 10/04/2017 | 10/04/2017 | 4.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4406859
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1958330, -81.7208330
Nearest TownBandy
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does WAR CREEK NO. 1 have?
WAR CREEK NO. 1 has 1083 MSHA violations on record, of which 378 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.1M.
What type of mine is WAR CREEK NO. 1?
WAR CREEK NO. 1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Bandy, Tazewell County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at WAR CREEK NO. 1?
According to MSHA records, WAR CREEK NO. 1 has 28 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates WAR CREEK NO. 1?
WAR CREEK NO. 1 is operated by Black River Coal, LLC and controlled by James C Justice II. MSHA Mine ID: 4406859.