Key Takeaway
Carico Ridge Strip is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Nora, Dickenson County, VA. It has 124 violations on record (60 S&S) and $26K in proposed penalties. Operated by Big D Enterprises, Inc..
Carico Ridge Strip
Operator: Big D Enterprises, Inc.
Controller: Kenneth Darrell Stanley Jr
Location: Nora, Dickenson County, VA
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 124 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | 71.206(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 12/17/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/16/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/16/2025 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/11/2025 | 77.1605(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $443 |
| 12/11/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $982 |
| 12/10/2025 | 77.400(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 12/10/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 12/10/2025 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/10/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,037 |
| 12/10/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 12/09/2025 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,219 |
| 12/09/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $549 |
| 12/09/2025 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,219 |
| 12/09/2025 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/04/2025 | 77.208(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $755 |
| 12/04/2025 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $504 |
| 12/03/2025 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $336 |
| 07/07/2025 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 07/07/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 116d lost |
| 10/04/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 07/21/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 225d lost |
| 03/06/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 31d lost |
| 03/01/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO VALUE FOUND | None |
| 09/12/2002 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 06/11/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 05/07/2002 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 02/23/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
Inspections
View all 35 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | 02/04/2026 | 88.25 | 3 |
| 06/25/2025 | 07/17/2025 | 40.00 | 1 |
| 03/04/2025 | 03/17/2025 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 08/14/2024 | 08/28/2024 | 38.00 | 1 |
| 11/14/2023 | 01/05/2024 | 72.25 | 1 |
| 07/07/2023 | 07/31/2023 | 32.75 | 1 |
| 01/24/2023 | 02/06/2023 | 40.50 | 2 |
| 04/19/2022 | 08/22/2022 | 77.00 | 1 |
| 11/08/2021 | 03/28/2022 | 49.50 | 2 |
| 05/03/2021 | 09/27/2021 | 96.50 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Carico Ridge Strip have?
Carico Ridge Strip has 124 MSHA violations on record, of which 60 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $26K.
What type of mine is Carico Ridge Strip?
Carico Ridge Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Nora, Dickenson County, VA. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Carico Ridge Strip?
According to MSHA records, Carico Ridge Strip has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Carico Ridge Strip?
Carico Ridge Strip is operated by Big D Enterprises, Inc. and controlled by Kenneth Darrell Stanley Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 4407019.