JV 20 Mine
Temporarily Idled
Underground
Coal
Operator: Mountaineer Metallurgical Holdings LLC
Controller: C6 Ventures LLC; Mark Nelson
Location: Grundy, Buchanan County, VA
1,022
Violations
294
S&S Violations
44
Accidents
$390K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,022 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2024 | 75.1711-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 05/06/2019 | 75.1702 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/06/2019 | 75.310(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/26/2019 | 75.904 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,345 |
| 02/26/2019 | 75.904 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,345 |
| 02/19/2019 | 75.512 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,345 |
| 02/19/2019 | 75.512 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,345 |
| 02/19/2019 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/19/2019 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $604 |
| 02/14/2019 | 75.364(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/12/2019 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,086 | |
| 07/25/2018 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $208 |
| 07/25/2018 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $208 |
| 07/16/2018 | 49.16(b)(1) | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $118 |
| 06/06/2018 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $250 | |
| 05/21/2018 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 03/19/2018 | 75.1702 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/19/2018 | 75.310(a)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 02/21/2018 | 75.310(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/21/2018 | 75.312(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 44 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2018 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/08/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/31/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 11/25/2013 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/09/2013 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/04/2013 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/07/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 28d lost |
| 12/11/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/19/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 03/01/2012 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 35d restricted |
Inspections
View all 268 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | 01/14/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/09/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 07/15/2025 | 07/15/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 04/24/2025 | 04/24/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 01/22/2025 | 01/22/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 12/05/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 09/25/2024 | 09/25/2024 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 02/05/2020 | 02/05/2020 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 11/14/2019 | 11/14/2019 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 07/09/2019 | 08/22/2019 | 5.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4406839
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2513890, -82.1213890
Nearest TownGrundy
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does JV 20 Mine have?
JV 20 Mine has 1022 MSHA violations on record, of which 294 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $390K.
What type of mine is JV 20 Mine?
JV 20 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Grundy, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at JV 20 Mine?
According to MSHA records, JV 20 Mine has 44 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates JV 20 Mine?
JV 20 Mine is operated by Mountaineer Metallurgical Holdings LLC and controlled by C6 Ventures LLC; Mark Nelson. MSHA Mine ID: 4406839.