Key Takeaway

Highwall Miner #1 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in APPALACHIA, Wise County, VA. It has 219 violations on record (84 S&S) and $82K in proposed penalties. Operated by JRC MINING, INC.

Highwall Miner #1

Active Surface Coal

Operator: JRC MINING, INC

Controller: Charles Collins

Location: APPALACHIA, Wise County, VA

Employees: 5

219
Violations
84
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$82K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/07/2026 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $366
01/07/2026 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $366
04/09/2025 77.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/15/2024 77.1000 S&S HighNegligence $2,945
10/15/2024 77.1501(a) S&S HighNegligence $2,945
10/07/2024 77.1000 S&S HighNegligence $2,945
10/07/2024 77.1501(a) S&S HighNegligence $2,945
09/16/2024 77.502 S&S LowNegligence $204
07/31/2024 48.23(c)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
07/31/2024 77.208(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/14/2024 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
03/08/2024 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
03/07/2024 77.502 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
07/13/2023 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/13/2023 77.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/13/2023 77.208(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/10/2023 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
01/10/2023 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $143
01/06/2023 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/06/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/28/2014 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
03/06/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
08/11/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/15/2025 01/12/2026 27.75 1
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 2.00 1
04/08/2025 04/10/2025 19.50 1
12/09/2024 12/09/2024 6.00 1
10/07/2024 10/24/2024 66.50 3
07/31/2024 09/18/2024 50.50 2
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 5.75 2
04/01/2024 05/08/2024 65.25 1
01/19/2024 03/19/2024 83.75 3
08/25/2023 09/06/2023 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518914
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates36.9263890, -82.8219440
Nearest TownAPPALACHIA

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Highwall Miner #1 have?

Highwall Miner #1 has 219 MSHA violations on record, of which 84 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $82K.

What type of mine is Highwall Miner #1?

Highwall Miner #1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in APPALACHIA, Wise County, VA. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Highwall Miner #1?

According to MSHA records, Highwall Miner #1 has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Highwall Miner #1?

Highwall Miner #1 is operated by JRC MINING, INC and controlled by Charles Collins. MSHA Mine ID: 1518914.