Key Takeaway
No 1 Prep Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It has 1,168 violations on record (442 S&S) and $464K in proposed penalties. Operated by Red River Coal Company Inc.
No 1 Prep Plant
Operator: Red River Coal Company Inc
Controller: William D Humphreys
Location: Norton, Wise County, VA
Employees: 15
Recent Violations
View all 1,168 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $549 |
| 10/09/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/09/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/06/2025 | 77.512 | S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 10/06/2025 | 77.205(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/06/2025 | 77.208(d) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/22/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/22/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/21/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/03/2025 | 77.513 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/03/2025 | 75.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/02/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/01/2025 | 77.502 | S&S | ModNegligence | $697 |
| 04/01/2025 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 04/01/2025 | 77.904 | S&S | ModNegligence | $697 |
| 11/14/2024 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/14/2024 | 77.502 | S&S | ModNegligence | $492 |
| 11/06/2024 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 10/24/2024 | 77.202 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/24/2024 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 77 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2024 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/10/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/06/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/14/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 36d lost, 66d restricted |
| 06/18/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 7d restricted |
| 04/02/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 29d restricted |
| 12/20/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 2d restricted |
| 03/23/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/27/2016 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/18/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 18d restricted |
Inspections
View all 244 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 10/01/2025 | 10/21/2025 | 83.75 | 2 |
| 08/06/2025 | 08/08/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 06/20/2025 | 06/20/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 05/08/2025 | 117.00 | 3 |
| 10/16/2024 | 01/29/2025 | 92.00 | 3 |
| 05/21/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 07/22/2024 | 75.25 | 2 |
| 10/06/2023 | 02/13/2024 | 101.25 | 3 |
| 04/05/2023 | 09/11/2023 | 115.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does No 1 Prep Plant have?
No 1 Prep Plant has 1168 MSHA violations on record, of which 442 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $464K.
What type of mine is No 1 Prep Plant?
No 1 Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It currently has 15 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at No 1 Prep Plant?
According to MSHA records, No 1 Prep Plant has 77 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates No 1 Prep Plant?
No 1 Prep Plant is operated by Red River Coal Company Inc and controlled by William D Humphreys. MSHA Mine ID: 4406199.