Key Takeaway

CARICO RIDGE MINE is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Nora, Dickenson County, VA. It has 16 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by TRIPLE H FUELS, INC..

CARICO RIDGE MINE

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: TRIPLE H FUELS, INC.

Controller: Alex A Housley

Location: Nora, Dickenson County, VA

16
Violations
2
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/23/2023 71.500(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
01/23/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/23/2023 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $143
01/23/2023 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/24/2021 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/24/2021 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $220
05/10/2021 71.500(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
10/30/2018 77.1007(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/06/2015 71.500(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/22/2015 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/29/2010 77.1707(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/01/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/01/2009 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/17/2009 77.1705 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/17/2009 77.1707(b)(9) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/02/2008 71.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/13/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 133d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/15/2025 09/15/2025 3.00 1
06/07/2023 06/07/2023 5.50 1
12/27/2022 02/06/2023 38.00 1
03/03/2022 03/03/2022 5.00 1
05/10/2021 07/23/2021 56.75 2
10/20/2018 11/05/2018 29.50 2
05/03/2016 09/28/2016 1.50 1
10/05/2015 10/27/2015 38.50 1
07/21/2015 08/06/2015 25.00 1
05/19/2011 06/10/2011 21.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519186
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.0252780, -82.3741670
Nearest TownNora

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does CARICO RIDGE MINE have?

CARICO RIDGE MINE has 16 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is CARICO RIDGE MINE?

CARICO RIDGE MINE is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Nora, Dickenson County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at CARICO RIDGE MINE?

According to MSHA records, CARICO RIDGE MINE has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates CARICO RIDGE MINE?

CARICO RIDGE MINE is operated by TRIPLE H FUELS, INC. and controlled by Alex A Housley. MSHA Mine ID: 1519186.