Key Takeaway

Darby Road Mine #1 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Keokee, Wise County, VA. It has 92 violations on record (34 S&S) and $100K in proposed penalties. Operated by Virginia Fuels Corporation.

Darby Road Mine #1

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Virginia Fuels Corporation

Controller: Jillean L Justice; James C Justice lll

Location: Keokee, Wise County, VA

92
Violations
34
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$100K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/12/2017 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $344
07/12/2017 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,146
07/12/2017 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,146
03/27/2017 41.12 Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
03/23/2017 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
03/15/2017 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $356
03/15/2017 77.403(a) S&S ModNegligence $356
03/15/2017 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
03/15/2017 50.40(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
03/08/2017 48.23(n) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
02/28/2017 48.23(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
02/28/2017 71.402(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
02/28/2017 71.402(c)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
02/28/2017 71.402(c)(1)(iv) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
02/28/2017 71.402(c)(2)(iv) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
02/28/2017 71.206(d)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
02/28/2017 71.209(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
02/28/2017 77.1712 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
02/28/2017 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
09/24/2015 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/10/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 158d lost

Inspections

View all 33 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/17/2025 09/17/2025 4.00 1
03/26/2025 03/26/2025 2.50 1
01/14/2020 01/14/2020 8.00 1
06/06/2019 06/06/2019 1.75 1
03/05/2019 03/05/2019 1.00 1
09/12/2018 09/12/2018 4.00 1
01/31/2018 01/31/2018 7.50 2
07/10/2017 08/07/2017 49.50 2
04/13/2017 04/17/2017 7.00 1
03/29/2017 04/03/2017 4.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407253
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.8638890, -82.9141670
Nearest TownKeokee

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Darby Road Mine #1 have?

Darby Road Mine #1 has 92 MSHA violations on record, of which 34 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $100K.

What type of mine is Darby Road Mine #1?

Darby Road Mine #1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Keokee, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Darby Road Mine #1?

According to MSHA records, Darby Road Mine #1 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Darby Road Mine #1?

Darby Road Mine #1 is operated by Virginia Fuels Corporation and controlled by Jillean L Justice; James C Justice lll. MSHA Mine ID: 4407253.