Key Takeaway
Bishop Impoundment Area is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in (Near Bishop Tazewell), Mcdowell County, WV. It has 481 violations on record (139 S&S) and $338K in proposed penalties. Operated by Chestnut Land Holdings, LLC.
Bishop Impoundment Area
Operator: Chestnut Land Holdings, LLC
Controller: James C Justice III
Location: (Near Bishop Tazewell), Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 16
Recent Violations
View all 481 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 | 77.207 | S&S | LowNegligence | $549 |
| 11/04/2025 | 77.207 | S&S | LowNegligence | $549 |
| 10/31/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/31/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $168 |
| 10/24/2025 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/24/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/24/2025 | 77.1606(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/23/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $168 |
| 10/23/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/21/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | Reckless | $0 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.216-3(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/14/2025 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/14/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/14/2025 | 48.28(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 10/14/2025 | 77.1110 | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/14/2025 | 48.25(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 10/08/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $697 |
| 10/08/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 10/08/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 13 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2025 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 02/27/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 07/14/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/05/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 10d lost, 2d restricted |
| 09/14/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 05/01/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 14d lost |
| 04/30/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/08/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 02/17/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 23d restricted |
| 01/15/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 145d lost, 48d restricted |
Inspections
View all 162 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | 12/29/2025 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 10/06/2025 | 11/21/2025 | 295.00 | 5 |
| 10/04/2025 | 58.75 | 3 | |
| 09/05/2025 | 09/05/2025 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 09/04/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 08/06/2025 | 08/06/2025 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 07/08/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 43.75 | 2 |
| 07/07/2025 | 07/07/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/29/2025 | 04/29/2025 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 04/08/2025 | 04/08/2025 | 6.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Bishop Impoundment Area have?
Bishop Impoundment Area has 481 MSHA violations on record, of which 139 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $338K.
What type of mine is Bishop Impoundment Area?
Bishop Impoundment Area is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in (Near Bishop Tazewell), Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 16 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Bishop Impoundment Area?
According to MSHA records, Bishop Impoundment Area has 13 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Bishop Impoundment Area?
Bishop Impoundment Area is operated by Chestnut Land Holdings, LLC and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4602380.