Key Takeaway

Auger No. 29 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Richlands, Tazewell County, VA. It has 26 violations on record (5 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & RECOVERY LLC.

Auger No. 29

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & RECOVERY LLC

Controller: Matthew S Bolling; Rebecca F Bolling

Location: Richlands, Tazewell County, VA

Employees: 2

26
Violations
5
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/11/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/07/2025 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $209
12/12/2024 71.403(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/22/2021 72.100(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/20/2020 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
02/11/2020 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/23/2019 50.40(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/21/2019 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
12/01/2017 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
06/29/2017 77.1703 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
09/23/2014 77.206(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/15/2013 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/20/2010 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/20/2010 77.208(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/20/2010 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2007 77.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2007 77.1713(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2007 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2007 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2007 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/28/2025 11/12/2025 13.75 1
05/07/2025 06/23/2025 43.00 3
12/04/2024 01/15/2025 20.25 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 2.25 1
05/08/2024 06/17/2024 30.50 1
02/20/2024 03/01/2024 21.00 1
09/19/2023 09/19/2023 9.00 1
05/04/2023 06/13/2023 18.50 1
01/09/2023 03/27/2023 30.25 2
09/14/2022 09/20/2022 44.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518737
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3936110, -82.1741670
Nearest TownRichlands

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Auger No. 29 have?

Auger No. 29 has 26 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 No. 29?

Auger No. 29 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Richlands, Tazewell County, VA. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Auger No. 29?

According to MSHA records, Auger No. 29 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Auger No. 29?

Auger No. 29 is operated by RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & RECOVERY LLC and controlled by Matthew S Bolling; Rebecca F Bolling. MSHA Mine ID: 1518737.