Key Takeaway

Auger Mine #2 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 27 violations on record (5 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Triple H Fuels, Inc..

Auger Mine #2

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Triple H Fuels, Inc.

Controller: Alex A Housley

Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA

27
Violations
5
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/16/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/14/2023 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $271
03/13/2023 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/13/2023 77.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
03/13/2023 77.1707(b)(7) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/13/2023 77.1707(b)(11) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/13/2023 77.1702(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/13/2018 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
11/18/2013 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/18/2012 48.31(a) S&S ModNegligence $196
12/14/2011 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/21/2010 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $190
06/21/2010 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/15/2009 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $100
09/15/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $117
09/14/2009 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/14/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/09/2009 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/08/2009 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/08/2009 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/27/2025 08/27/2025 2.00 1
03/20/2025 03/20/2025 1.50 1
01/30/2023 03/23/2023 85.25 3
07/01/2022 07/25/2022 3.75 1
02/14/2022 03/17/2022 2.50 1
08/06/2021 09/15/2021 11.75 1
01/19/2021 03/08/2021 16.50 1
01/07/2019 02/13/2019 8.50 1
02/12/2018 03/20/2018 30.50 3
08/15/2017 10/03/2017 11.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518566
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9405560, -82.7205560
Nearest TownAppalachia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Auger Mine #2 have?

Auger Mine #2 has 27 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Auger Mine #2?

Auger Mine #2 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Auger Mine #2?

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

Who operates Auger Mine #2?

Auger Mine #2 is operated by Triple H Fuels, Inc. and controlled by Alex A Housley. MSHA Mine ID: 1518566.