Key Takeaway
Derby Strip #9 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in APPALACHIA, Wise County, VA. It has 15 violations on record (6 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by J.W. Construction Company Inc..
Derby Strip #9
Operator: J.W. Construction Company Inc.
Controller: Jerry W Wharton
Location: APPALACHIA, Wise County, VA
Employees: 14
Recent Violations
View all 15 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/05/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/10/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/10/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 12/10/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/10/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 08/28/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $398 |
| 08/28/2025 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/01/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/30/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/16/2024 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $797 |
| 02/22/2024 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/20/2024 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/05/2023 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 08/31/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
Inspections
View all 10 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | 01/12/2026 | 76.75 | 3 |
| 08/28/2025 | 08/28/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 04/08/2025 | 43.50 | 1 |
| 12/10/2024 | 12/10/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 10/24/2024 | 11/07/2024 | 42.00 | 1 |
| 10/16/2024 | 10/17/2024 | 9.75 | 2 |
| 08/16/2024 | 08/28/2024 | 29.50 | 2 |
| 02/08/2024 | 03/06/2024 | 53.50 | 1 |
| 08/18/2023 | 09/07/2023 | 60.75 | 4 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Derby Strip #9 have?
Derby Strip #9 has 15 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Derby Strip #9?
Derby Strip #9 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in APPALACHIA, Wise County, VA. It currently has 14 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Derby Strip #9?
According to MSHA records, Derby Strip #9 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Derby Strip #9?
Derby Strip #9 is operated by J.W. Construction Company Inc. and controlled by Jerry W Wharton. MSHA Mine ID: 4407422.