Key Takeaway

88 Strip is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Bee, Dickenson County, VA. It has 223 violations on record (69 S&S) and $70K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paramont Contura, LLC.

88 Strip

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Paramont Contura, LLC

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Bee, Dickenson County, VA

Employees: 114

223
Violations
69
S&S Violations
59
Accidents
$70K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/24/2025 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/24/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/24/2025 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
11/24/2025 77.410(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
11/17/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/13/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/05/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/05/2025 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $883
11/04/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/28/2025 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $1,968
10/27/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/23/2025 77.1007(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/22/2025 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $883
05/05/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/05/2025 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/05/2025 77.410(a) S&S ModNegligence $336
05/05/2025 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/29/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/15/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/07/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/09/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
05/21/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
11/14/2023 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost
09/12/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/01/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 92d lost
10/20/2021 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
08/23/2021 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
08/23/2021 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
11/30/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/04/2020 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/01/2025 12/08/2025 416.50 8
10/01/2025 10/02/2025 13.50 1
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 3.75 1
04/01/2025 06/03/2025 255.75 2
02/14/2025 02/14/2025 8.00 1
10/02/2024 12/04/2024 268.00 3
04/28/2024 09/25/2024 263.75 3
04/10/2024 04/10/2024 4.50 1
10/02/2023 01/30/2024 275.50 3
04/03/2023 08/01/2023 220.00 5

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407163
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees114
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.0755560, -82.1588890
Nearest TownBee

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does 88 Strip have?

88 Strip has 223 MSHA violations on record, of which 69 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $70K.

What type of mine is 88 Strip?

88 Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Bee, Dickenson County, VA. It currently has 114 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at 88 Strip?

According to MSHA records, 88 Strip has 59 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates 88 Strip?

88 Strip is operated by Paramont Contura, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4407163.