Key Takeaway
West Dante is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Dante, Dickenson County, VA. It has 292 violations on record (106 S&S) and $58K in proposed penalties. Operated by The Banner Company.
West Dante
Operator: The Banner Company
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Dante, Dickenson County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 292 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19/2010 | 75.1711-2 | S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 12/16/2009 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2009 | 75.1106-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/01/2009 | 75.342(a)(4)(ii) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/21/2009 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/12/2009 | 75.202(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $499 |
| 06/10/2009 | 75.204(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/10/2009 | 75.380(d)(7) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/10/2009 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/10/2009 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/09/2009 | 72.630(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $807 |
| 06/09/2009 | 75.503 | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,203 |
| 06/03/2009 | 75.364(b)(4) | S&S | LowNegligence | $499 |
| 06/03/2009 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/03/2009 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 06/03/2009 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 06/02/2009 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $108 |
| 05/28/2009 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $745 |
| 05/22/2009 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 05/19/2009 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2009 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/03/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 22d lost |
| 12/05/2007 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/27/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 09/13/2006 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/05/2006 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/29/2006 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | None |
| 08/01/2005 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/25/2005 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/20/2001 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 104 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2010 | 05/26/2010 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 01/07/2010 | 01/28/2010 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 11/25/2009 | 12/17/2009 | 21.50 | 3 |
| 09/29/2009 | 09/29/2009 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 09/25/2009 | 09/25/2009 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 08/21/2009 | 09/14/2009 | 47.00 | 3 |
| 07/09/2009 | 07/09/2009 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/26/2009 | 06/30/2009 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 06/24/2009 | 06/25/2009 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 06/12/2009 | 07/27/2009 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does West Dante have?
West Dante has 292 MSHA violations on record, of which 106 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $58K.
What type of mine is West Dante?
West Dante is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Dante, Dickenson County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at West Dante?
According to MSHA records, West Dante has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates West Dante?
West Dante is operated by The Banner Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4407025.