Key Takeaway

#2 is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Wise, Wise County, VA. It has 24 violations on record (3 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ambrose Branch Coal Company, Inc..

#2

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Ambrose Branch Coal Company, Inc.

Controller: Paul R Ison; Jessica B Ison

Location: Wise, Wise County, VA

Employees: 1

24
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/13/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
09/13/2024 71.400 Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
09/02/2022 71.209(a) Non-S&S $0
08/30/2022 77.1000 Non-S&S $0
08/30/2022 48.23 Non-S&S $0
08/30/2022 71.209(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $159
08/30/2022 77.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $302
08/30/2022 48.26 Non-S&S HighNegligence $159
08/30/2020 48.23 Non-S&S HighNegligence $159
03/20/2019 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/14/2019 Non-S&S $0
03/14/2018 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
03/14/2018 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
02/28/2018 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/27/2017 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/24/2017 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $126
07/20/2017 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $126
02/27/2017 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
02/09/2017 45.4 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/22/2016 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/11/2025 09/11/2025 3.00 1
08/11/2025 08/14/2025 3.00 1
10/01/2024 03/17/2025 13.25 2
08/27/2024 09/24/2024 10.25 2
02/15/2024 02/15/2024 2.00 1
05/09/2023 06/26/2023 29.00 2
12/05/2022 01/27/2023 11.00 2
08/30/2022 09/26/2022 18.75 1
09/01/2021 09/13/2021 4.50 2
10/16/2019 10/16/2019 2.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407284
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.0569440, -82.5955560
Nearest TownWise

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does #2 have?

#2 has 24 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is #2?

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

Has anyone been injured or killed at #2?

According to MSHA records, #2 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates #2?

#2 is operated by Ambrose Branch Coal Company, Inc. and controlled by Paul R Ison; Jessica B Ison. MSHA Mine ID: 4407284.