Key Takeaway

#1 Tipple is a temporarily idled facility mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It has 92 violations on record (29 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Oliver Coal Sales.

#1 Tipple

Temporarily Idled Facility Coal

Operator: Oliver Coal Sales

Controller: Larry Joe McReynolds

Location: Norton, Wise County, VA

Employees: 1

92
Violations
29
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/20/2017 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
03/20/2017 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
09/12/2016 48.31 S&S ModNegligence $138
09/12/2016 77.1110 Non-S&S HighNegligence $114
09/12/2016 77.1110 Non-S&S HighNegligence $114
09/09/2016 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $114
03/21/2016 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/15/2016 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/30/2015 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
06/29/2015 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
06/29/2015 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/18/2015 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/18/2015 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $100
03/18/2015 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $127
06/24/2014 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2014 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2014 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/10/2013 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/10/2013 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $100
08/20/2013 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/08/2025 09/08/2025 2.00 1
03/20/2025 03/20/2025 1.00 1
12/16/2019 12/16/2019 2.75 1
06/24/2019 06/24/2019 1.50 1
03/13/2019 03/13/2019 3.00 1
10/02/2018 10/02/2018 3.00 1
06/25/2018 06/25/2018 6.00 1
12/26/2017 12/29/2017 18.75 1
06/08/2017 06/14/2017 21.00 1
03/01/2017 03/21/2017 30.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4405226
Mine TypeFacility
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9347220, -82.5333330
Nearest TownNorton

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does #1 Tipple have?

#1 Tipple has 92 MSHA violations on record, of which 29 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.

What type of mine is #1 Tipple?

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

Has anyone been injured or killed at #1 Tipple?

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

Who operates #1 Tipple?

#1 Tipple is operated by Oliver Coal Sales and controlled by Larry Joe McReynolds. MSHA Mine ID: 4405226.