Key Takeaway
No. 26 Strip is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It has 120 violations on record (27 S&S) and $60K in proposed penalties. Operated by Humphreys Enterprises Inc.
No. 26 Strip
Operator: Humphreys Enterprises Inc
Controller: William D Humphreys
Location: Norton, Wise County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 120 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/25/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/07/2023 | 77.1000 | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,528 |
| 03/07/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/07/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/07/2023 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $271 |
| 03/06/2023 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 03/06/2023 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 03/06/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/27/2023 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/27/2023 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/27/2023 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/24/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/24/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/23/2022 | 77.206(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
| 06/23/2022 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/22/2022 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $378 |
| 06/22/2022 | 71.301(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/16/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/14/2021 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2023 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 10/12/2021 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 9d lost, 51d restricted |
| 10/23/2020 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/26/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 70d lost, 14d restricted |
| 11/26/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 95d lost, 22d restricted |
| 02/20/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 12/07/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 24d restricted |
| 01/06/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 11/24/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/30/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 52 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2024 | 08/12/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 02/06/2024 | 03/06/2024 | 75.00 | 4 |
| 06/20/2023 | 09/05/2023 | 106.75 | 4 |
| 10/05/2022 | 03/09/2023 | 93.75 | 4 |
| 06/01/2022 | 06/27/2022 | 96.00 | 2 |
| 10/21/2021 | 12/29/2021 | 82.75 | 3 |
| 06/11/2021 | 09/23/2021 | 104.50 | 3 |
| 10/26/2020 | 03/22/2021 | 174.25 | 6 |
| 10/23/2020 | 11/09/2020 | 13.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does No. 26 Strip have?
No. 26 Strip has 120 MSHA violations on record, of which 27 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $60K.
What type of mine is No. 26 Strip?
No. 26 Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at No. 26 Strip?
According to MSHA records, No. 26 Strip has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates No. 26 Strip?
No. 26 Strip is operated by Humphreys Enterprises Inc and controlled by William D Humphreys. MSHA Mine ID: 4407133.