Key Takeaway
JV 17 Mine is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Coal, located in JEWELL RIDGE, Buchanan County, VA. It has 1,371 violations on record (374 S&S) and $1.1M in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountaineer Metallurgical Holdings LLC.
JV 17 Mine
Operator: Mountaineer Metallurgical Holdings LLC
Controller: C6 Ventures LLC; Mark Nelson
Location: JEWELL RIDGE, Buchanan County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 1,371 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2025 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/22/2025 | 75.1711 | S&S | LowNegligence | $714 |
| 09/01/2020 | 75.333(d)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 09/01/2020 | 75.364(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/01/2020 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/20/2020 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/19/2020 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/19/2020 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 08/18/2020 | 75.1714-3(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 08/17/2020 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $351 |
| 08/10/2020 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 07/09/2020 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/08/2020 | 75.807 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/16/2020 | 75.202(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 06/15/2020 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 05/26/2020 | 77.1607(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/26/2020 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/26/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/26/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/26/2020 | 48.31(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $137 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 24 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 06/15/2020 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/22/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 01/22/2020 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 358d lost |
| 01/01/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 186d lost |
| 02/06/2019 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 92d lost |
| 01/23/2019 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 358d lost |
| 11/30/2018 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 92d lost |
| 08/03/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/14/2017 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 128 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 12/11/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/12/2025 | 09/03/2025 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 05/01/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 01/23/2025 | 01/23/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 11/14/2024 | 11/14/2024 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 09/23/2024 | 09/23/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2024 | 04/10/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 02/21/2024 | 02/21/2024 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 01/04/2021 | 02/01/2021 | 4.75 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does JV 17 Mine have?
JV 17 Mine has 1371 MSHA violations on record, of which 374 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.1M.
What type of mine is JV 17 Mine?
JV 17 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 17 Mine?
According to MSHA records, JV 17 Mine has 24 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates JV 17 Mine?
JV 17 Mine is operated by Mountaineer Metallurgical Holdings LLC and controlled by C6 Ventures LLC; Mark Nelson. MSHA Mine ID: 4407220.