Key Takeaway
Hickory Gap Strip #4 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Wise, Wise County, VA. It has 14 violations on record (5 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by J W Construction Company Inc.
Hickory Gap Strip #4
Operator: J W Construction Company Inc
Controller: Jerry W Wharton
Location: Wise, Wise County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 14 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2024 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 02/08/2024 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | LowNegligence | $189 |
| 02/07/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $861 |
| 02/07/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $421 |
| 02/07/2024 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 01/25/2024 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/25/2024 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/25/2024 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/05/2023 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/04/2023 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/20/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $716 |
| 01/12/2022 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $481 |
| 01/12/2022 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/17/2021 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 04/12/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/25/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 28d lost |
Inspections
View all 11 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2025 | 08/14/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 03/19/2025 | 03/19/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 05/14/2024 | 07/03/2024 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 03/15/2024 | 03/20/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 01/25/2024 | 02/20/2024 | 78.00 | 4 |
| 05/18/2023 | 07/06/2023 | 69.00 | 2 |
| 01/03/2023 | 03/09/2023 | 46.75 | 2 |
| 05/24/2022 | 08/09/2022 | 80.00 | 2 |
| 02/22/2022 | 02/22/2022 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 01/10/2022 | 02/01/2022 | 63.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Hickory Gap Strip #4 have?
Hickory Gap Strip #4 has 14 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Hickory Gap Strip #4?
Hickory Gap Strip #4 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Wise, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Hickory Gap Strip #4?
According to MSHA records, Hickory Gap Strip #4 has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Hickory Gap Strip #4?
Hickory Gap Strip #4 is operated by J W Construction Company Inc and controlled by Jerry W Wharton. MSHA Mine ID: 4407409.