Key Takeaway
JV 18 Mine is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Coal, located in JEWELL RIDGE, Buchanan County, VA. It has 2,585 violations on record (716 S&S) and $2.4M in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountaineer Metallurgical Holdings LLC.
JV 18 Mine
Operator: Mountaineer Metallurgical Holdings LLC
Controller: C6 Ventures LLC; Mark Nelson
Location: JEWELL RIDGE, Buchanan County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 2,585 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2025 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/04/2024 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $168 |
| 07/28/2020 | 75.364(b)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/23/2020 | 75.807 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/22/2020 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/19/2020 | 75.364(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/12/2020 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/12/2020 | 75.1714-3(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/12/2020 | 75.338(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/12/2020 | 72.100(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/11/2020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $175 | |
| 05/11/2020 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/11/2020 | 75.204(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/11/2020 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $234 |
| 05/06/2020 | 75.512 | S&S | ModNegligence | $782 |
| 05/06/2020 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/06/2020 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/05/2020 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 05/05/2020 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/05/2020 | 75.364(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $234 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 47 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 349d lost |
| 01/23/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 10/17/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES | None |
| 07/12/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/19/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/02/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/06/2017 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/12/2017 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 47d lost |
| 07/14/2017 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/07/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 88d lost |
Inspections
View all 244 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 12/11/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/12/2025 | 08/12/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/01/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 01/07/2025 | 01/07/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 11/14/2024 | 12/04/2024 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 09/23/2024 | 09/23/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2024 | 04/10/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 02/21/2024 | 02/21/2024 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 01/04/2021 | 02/01/2021 | 14.75 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does JV 18 Mine have?
JV 18 Mine has 2585 MSHA violations on record, of which 716 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.4M.
What type of mine is JV 18 Mine?
JV 18 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 18 Mine?
According to MSHA records, JV 18 Mine has 47 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates JV 18 Mine?
JV 18 Mine is operated by Mountaineer Metallurgical Holdings LLC and controlled by C6 Ventures LLC; Mark Nelson. MSHA Mine ID: 4406499.