Key Takeaway
No. 2 Contour & Auger is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Herndon, Wyoming County, WV. It has 130 violations on record (42 S&S) and $223K in proposed penalties. Operated by Justice Highwall Mining Inc..
No. 2 Contour & Auger
Operator: Justice Highwall Mining Inc.
Controller: James C Justice III
Location: Herndon, Wyoming County, WV
Employees: 16
Recent Violations
View all 130 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2024 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/14/2022 | 77.1607(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,790 |
| 07/14/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $14,172 |
| 07/14/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $5,293 |
| 07/14/2022 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | LowNegligence | $563 |
| 07/14/2022 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/14/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $273 |
| 05/18/2022 | 77.1301(c)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 05/11/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $11,088 |
| 05/11/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $9,261 |
| 05/11/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $273 |
| 05/10/2022 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,790 |
| 05/10/2022 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $563 |
| 12/06/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/02/2021 | 77.1007(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,983 |
| 11/10/2021 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $302 |
| 11/10/2021 | 77.1607(i) | S&S | LowNegligence | $199 |
| 11/10/2021 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,293 |
| 09/15/2021 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,253 |
| 09/15/2021 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $622 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2021 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/30/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
Inspections
View all 45 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | 12/29/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 04/21/2025 | 04/22/2025 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 11/06/2024 | 11/06/2024 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 04/03/2024 | 04/03/2024 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 10/05/2023 | 10/05/2023 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 04/03/2023 | 04/06/2023 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 12/15/2022 | 12/19/2022 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/14/2022 | 07/18/2022 | 13.50 | 2 |
| 04/13/2022 | 07/08/2022 | 57.25 | 1 |
| 11/10/2021 | 11/10/2021 | 1.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does No. 2 Contour & Auger have?
No. 2 Contour & Auger has 130 MSHA violations on record, of which 42 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $223K.
What type of mine is No. 2 Contour & Auger?
No. 2 Contour & Auger is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Herndon, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 16 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at No. 2 Contour & Auger?
According to MSHA records, No. 2 Contour & Auger has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates No. 2 Contour & Auger?
No. 2 Contour & Auger is operated by Justice Highwall Mining Inc. and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4609239.