Key Takeaway

Airport Mine 1 is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Wise, Wise County, VA. It has 8 violations on record (0 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by J.W. Construction Company, Inc..

Airport Mine 1

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: J.W. Construction Company, Inc.

Controller: Jerry W Wharton

Location: Wise, Wise County, VA

8
Violations
0
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/28/2020 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
01/23/2020 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
01/21/2020 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $918
09/05/2019 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/22/2019 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/27/2019 Non-S&S $0
04/11/2018 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
04/11/2018 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/27/2019 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/12/2022 12/12/2022 1.25 1
06/28/2022 08/31/2022 35.00 2
11/15/2021 03/17/2022 25.00 1
04/01/2021 08/27/2021 60.00 5
01/13/2021 03/01/2021 91.75 3
03/24/2020 08/11/2020 78.25 3
02/18/2020 02/18/2020 5.50 2
01/15/2020 02/07/2020 75.75 2
12/12/2019 12/12/2019 6.25 1
11/25/2019 11/25/2019 7.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407384
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9866670, -82.5177780
Nearest TownWise

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Airport Mine 1 have?

Airport Mine 1 has 8 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Airport Mine 1?

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

Has anyone been injured or killed at Airport Mine 1?

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

Who operates Airport Mine 1?

Airport Mine 1 is operated by J.W. Construction Company, Inc. and controlled by Jerry W Wharton. MSHA Mine ID: 4407384.