Key Takeaway
Bishop Surface is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Pax, Fayette County, WV. It has 183 violations on record (81 S&S) and $70K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nicholas Contura LLC.
Bishop Surface
Operator: Nicholas Contura LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Pax, Fayette County, WV
Employees: 20
Recent Violations
View all 183 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/09/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/09/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/03/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/16/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/12/2024 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 09/09/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $260 |
| 08/28/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $260 |
| 03/13/2024 | 77.1607(q) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,287 |
| 08/30/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/29/2023 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $376 |
| 08/02/2023 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $376 |
| 08/04/2022 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/04/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/24/2019 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $230 |
| 04/24/2019 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $230 |
| 04/24/2019 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 04/24/2019 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 04/15/2019 | 77.1710(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $230 |
| 04/12/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 17 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 23d lost |
| 08/05/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 10/14/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 12/05/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 28d lost |
| 12/18/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 03/28/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
| 01/23/2018 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 17d lost, 2d restricted |
| 12/29/2017 | MACHINERY | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 12/19/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 81d lost |
| 06/16/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 109 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | 02/03/2026 | 61.25 | 1 |
| 12/09/2025 | 12/09/2025 | 14.00 | 2 |
| 07/31/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 120.00 | 2 |
| 07/25/2025 | 07/25/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 03/26/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 10/30/2024 | 03/05/2025 | 98.75 | 1 |
| 08/13/2024 | 09/19/2024 | 107.00 | 3 |
| 03/13/2024 | 03/13/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 10/30/2023 | 12/21/2023 | 85.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Bishop Surface have?
Bishop Surface has 183 MSHA violations on record, of which 81 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $70K.
What type of mine is Bishop Surface?
Bishop Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Pax, Fayette County, WV. It currently has 20 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Bishop Surface?
According to MSHA records, Bishop Surface has 17 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Bishop Surface?
Bishop Surface is operated by Nicholas Contura LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4607491.