Key Takeaway

Gobco #15 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Coeburn, Wise County, VA. It has 6 violations on record (1 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountain Fuels Inc.

Gobco #15

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Mountain Fuels Inc

Controller: Jerry Farmer; Bobby Ketron

Location: Coeburn, Wise County, VA

Employees: 7

6
Violations
1
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/04/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/04/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/04/2025 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $313
11/04/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/03/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/22/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/29/2025 11/13/2025 70.75 4
05/20/2025 05/28/2025 32.00 1
03/31/2025 03/31/2025 4.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407435
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees7
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates36.9900000, -82.4527780
Nearest TownCoeburn

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Gobco #15 have?

Gobco #15 has 6 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Gobco #15?

Gobco #15 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Coeburn, Wise County, VA. It currently has 7 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Gobco #15?

According to MSHA records, Gobco #15 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Gobco #15?

Gobco #15 is operated by Mountain Fuels Inc and controlled by Jerry Farmer; Bobby Ketron. MSHA Mine ID: 4407435.