Key Takeaway

Mill Creek No. 1 Surface is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Clintwood, Dickenson County, VA. It has 25 violations on record (4 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Appalachian Development.

Mill Creek No. 1 Surface

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Appalachian Development

Controller: Bernie Mason; David Ison

Location: Clintwood, Dickenson County, VA

Employees: 3

25
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/02/2026 71.209(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
03/02/2026 48.23(c)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $0
07/16/2024 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/07/2023 77.513 Non-S&S LowNegligence $189
06/28/2023 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $606
06/28/2023 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/27/2023 71.400 Non-S&S HighNegligence $346
02/09/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/09/2023 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
02/08/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/08/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/08/2023 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $407
02/08/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/08/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/04/2023 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/29/2022 77.1607(i) S&S ModNegligence $133
08/01/2022 77.1103(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/25/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/25/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/12/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/02/2026 6.00 1
02/17/2026 02/18/2026 6.50 2
09/15/2025 09/15/2025 3.00 1
11/19/2024 01/22/2025 6.50 1
07/16/2024 07/16/2024 4.25 1
06/24/2024 07/01/2024 3.00 1
11/20/2023 12/13/2023 13.00 1
06/26/2023 08/15/2023 58.25 3
01/31/2023 03/22/2023 97.50 4
07/21/2022 07/25/2022 6.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407417
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1580560, -82.5422220
Nearest TownClintwood

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mill Creek No. 1 Surface have?

Mill Creek No. 1 Surface has 25 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Mill Creek No. 1 Surface?

Mill Creek No. 1 Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Clintwood, Dickenson County, VA. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mill Creek No. 1 Surface?

According to MSHA records, Mill Creek No. 1 Surface has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mill Creek No. 1 Surface?

Mill Creek No. 1 Surface is operated by Appalachian Development and controlled by Bernie Mason; David Ison. MSHA Mine ID: 4407417.