Key Takeaway
JV 16 Mine is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Coal, located in JEWELL RIDGE, Buchanan County, VA. It has 2,246 violations on record (574 S&S) and $1.4M in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountaineer Metallurgical Holdings LLC.
JV 16 Mine
Operator: Mountaineer Metallurgical Holdings LLC
Controller: C6 Ventures LLC; Mark Nelson
Location: JEWELL RIDGE, Buchanan County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 2,246 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2025 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/14/2024 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $168 |
| 01/13/2021 | 77.215-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 10/21/2020 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 08/26/2020 | 77.215(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/24/2020 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/24/2020 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/24/2020 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/12/2020 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 07/27/2020 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/27/2020 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/27/2020 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/27/2020 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/27/2020 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/07/2020 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/11/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/22/2020 | 75.1722(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/20/2020 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/08/2020 | 75.380(d)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/08/2020 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 37 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/01/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/07/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 300d lost |
| 04/13/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 03/21/2017 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 262d lost |
| 02/28/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 279d lost |
| 09/28/2016 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/21/2016 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 3d restricted |
| 06/01/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/29/2016 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 177 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 12/15/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 08/12/2025 | 08/12/2025 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 05/01/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 01/07/2025 | 01/07/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 11/14/2024 | 12/04/2024 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 09/23/2024 | 09/23/2024 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 04/10/2024 | 04/10/2024 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 02/21/2024 | 02/21/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 01/06/2021 | 02/25/2021 | 47.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does JV 16 Mine have?
JV 16 Mine has 2246 MSHA violations on record, of which 574 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.4M.
What type of mine is JV 16 Mine?
JV 16 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in JEWELL RIDGE, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at JV 16 Mine?
According to MSHA records, JV 16 Mine has 37 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates JV 16 Mine?
JV 16 Mine is operated by Mountaineer Metallurgical Holdings LLC and controlled by C6 Ventures LLC; Mark Nelson. MSHA Mine ID: 4406748.