Key Takeaway

#1 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It has 62 violations on record (24 S&S) and $23K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ridgetop Development LLC.

#1

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Ridgetop Development LLC

Controller: Robert S Toller

Location: Norton, Wise County, VA

62
Violations
24
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$23K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/17/2019 71.206(d)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/14/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/13/2019 77.208(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/13/2019 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/13/2019 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $344
03/13/2019 77.516 Non-S&S ModNegligence $230
03/13/2019 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/13/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
03/11/2019 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $344
08/23/2018 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $429
08/23/2018 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $429
08/23/2018 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/21/2018 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/20/2018 72.100(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/15/2018 77.1606(c) S&S LowNegligence $3,161
08/15/2018 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $953
06/22/2018 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/29/2018 71.201(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
02/15/2018 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/15/2018 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/22/2016 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

View all 18 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/18/2025 09/18/2025 2.00 1
03/25/2025 03/25/2025 3.00 1
11/26/2019 11/27/2019 4.00 1
09/17/2019 09/17/2019 4.00 1
03/07/2019 03/20/2019 60.00 2
08/01/2018 09/07/2018 64.00 1
07/02/2018 07/16/2018 7.50 1
06/22/2018 06/22/2018 5.50 1
05/29/2018 05/30/2018 12.00 1
01/26/2018 02/28/2018 86.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407362
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9358330, -82.7133330
Nearest TownNorton

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does #1 have?

#1 has 62 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $23K.

What type of mine is #1?

#1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at #1?

According to MSHA records, #1 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates #1?

#1 is operated by Ridgetop Development LLC and controlled by Robert S Toller. MSHA Mine ID: 4407362.