Key Takeaway

Hawthorne Dock is a temporarily idled facility mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It has 216 violations on record (104 S&S) and $35K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ambrose Branch Coal Company Inc.

Hawthorne Dock

Temporarily Idled Facility Coal

Operator: Ambrose Branch Coal Company Inc

Controller: Paul R Ison; Jessica B Ison

Location: Norton, Wise County, VA

216
Violations
104
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$35K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/17/2018 72.100(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/08/2017 71.402(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/21/2013 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/26/2013 77.513 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/26/2013 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/26/2013 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/25/2013 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/13/2012 77.809 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/13/2012 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/15/2012 77.506 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/06/2011 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $100
07/06/2011 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $100
03/10/2011 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/10/2011 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/14/2009 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/14/2009 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $100
12/14/2009 77.1606(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/01/2008 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $460
05/01/2008 77.1713(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,111
04/30/2008 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $362

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/01/2006 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/08/2025 09/08/2025 2.00 1
03/25/2025 03/25/2025 2.50 1
10/16/2019 10/16/2019 1.75 1
06/24/2019 06/24/2019 1.50 1
03/12/2019 03/14/2019 17.00 1
11/06/2018 11/06/2018 3.00 1
10/18/2018 10/18/2018 2.50 1
06/18/2018 09/17/2018 32.25 5
02/26/2018 02/27/2018 18.00 1
05/08/2017 08/31/2017 12.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4405021
Mine TypeFacility
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9416670, -82.6013890
Nearest TownNorton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Hawthorne Dock have?

Hawthorne Dock has 216 MSHA violations on record, of which 104 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $35K.

What type of mine is Hawthorne Dock?

Hawthorne Dock is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Hawthorne Dock?

According to MSHA records, Hawthorne Dock has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Hawthorne Dock?

Hawthorne Dock is operated by Ambrose Branch Coal Company Inc and controlled by Paul R Ison; Jessica B Ison. MSHA Mine ID: 4405021.