Key Takeaway
Airport Surface is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Vansant, Buchanan County, VA. It has 73 violations on record (11 S&S) and $25K in proposed penalties. Operated by Surface Minerals Company.
Airport Surface
Operator: Surface Minerals Company
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Vansant, Buchanan County, VA
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 73 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/12/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2023 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/08/2023 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/02/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $376 |
| 05/02/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/29/2023 | 77.404(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $8,501 |
| 12/31/2022 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 11/16/2022 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/16/2022 | 77.1606(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/04/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 11/03/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 11/03/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 05/23/2022 | 48.26(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 05/23/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/20/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/20/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $183 |
| 05/19/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/19/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/18/2022 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
Inspections
View all 15 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | 10/08/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 04/21/2025 | 04/21/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 10/07/2024 | 11/18/2024 | 43.25 | 1 |
| 06/10/2024 | 06/24/2024 | 38.00 | 1 |
| 01/16/2024 | 01/31/2024 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 04/25/2023 | 06/27/2023 | 44.50 | 1 |
| 11/02/2022 | 02/06/2023 | 109.00 | 4 |
| 04/01/2022 | 09/09/2022 | 101.25 | 1 |
| 11/18/2021 | 03/21/2022 | 154.25 | 1 |
| 04/05/2021 | 06/30/2021 | 175.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Airport Surface have?
Airport Surface has 73 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $25K.
What type of mine is Airport Surface?
Airport Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Vansant, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Airport Surface?
According to MSHA records, Airport Surface has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Airport Surface?
Airport Surface is operated by Surface Minerals Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4407400.