Key Takeaway

#9 MINER is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Hurley, VA, Buchanan County, VA. It has 121 violations on record (45 S&S) and $29K in proposed penalties. Operated by Clintwood JOD, LLC.

#9 MINER

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Clintwood JOD, LLC

Controller: JOD Holdings LLC

Location: Hurley, VA, Buchanan County, VA

121
Violations
45
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$29K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/23/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $398
03/19/2025 77.502 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/05/2025 77.1605(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/05/2025 77.1605(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/16/2024 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $305
07/16/2024 77.902 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
07/15/2024 77.205(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
11/28/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/28/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/22/2023 77.200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/22/2023 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/07/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/07/2023 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/13/2019 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/13/2019 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
05/13/2019 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $270
11/20/2018 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
05/30/2018 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/30/2018 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $462
05/24/2018 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/18/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/31/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
10/28/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/26/2026 03/05/2026 10.00 1
04/22/2025 04/29/2025 33.50 1
01/21/2025 03/26/2025 48.00 3
07/09/2024 08/26/2024 53.00 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 2.00 1
02/28/2024 02/28/2024 4.00 1
11/28/2023 01/03/2024 38.00 2
06/22/2023 07/13/2023 38.50 1
02/27/2023 03/22/2023 55.00 3
04/05/2021 07/06/2021 16.25 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518713
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4058330, -82.0541670
Nearest TownHurley, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does #9 MINER have?

#9 MINER has 121 MSHA violations on record, of which 45 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $29K.

What type of mine is #9 MINER?

#9 MINER is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hurley, VA, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at #9 MINER?

According to MSHA records, #9 MINER has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates #9 MINER?

#9 MINER is operated by Clintwood JOD, LLC and controlled by JOD Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1518713.