Key Takeaway
Highwall Miner #1 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Horsepen, Tazewell County, VA. It has 28 violations on record (8 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Extra Energy, Inc.
Highwall Miner #1
Operator: Extra Energy, Inc
Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Location: Horsepen, Tazewell County, VA
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 28 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/18/2024 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/18/2024 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 02/07/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 09/25/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 09/25/2023 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/02/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/02/2023 | 48.29(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/26/2023 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $295 |
| 07/26/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/09/2022 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 01/31/2022 | 48.3(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/31/2022 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/19/2019 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/18/2019 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/10/2019 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 07/01/2019 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/25/2019 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/25/2019 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/25/2019 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $319 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 05/27/2009 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/23/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 40 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 03/05/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 10/28/2025 | 11/06/2025 | 41.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2025 | 06/10/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 03/19/2025 | 03/19/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 12/04/2024 | 01/21/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 09/18/2024 | 04/07/2025 | 31.00 | 1 |
| 09/18/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 06/05/2024 | 08/06/2024 | 35.50 | 1 |
| 03/18/2024 | 03/18/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/25/2023 | 03/01/2024 | 48.25 | 4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Highwall Miner #1 have?
Highwall Miner #1 has 28 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.
What type of mine is Highwall Miner #1?
Highwall Miner #1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Horsepen, Tazewell County, VA. It currently has 4 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 Extra Energy, Inc and controlled by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609182.