Key Takeaway

No 5 Strip is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It has 236 violations on record (114 S&S) and $286K in proposed penalties. Operated by Humphreys Enterprises Inc.

No 5 Strip

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Humphreys Enterprises Inc

Controller: William D Humphreys

Location: Norton, Wise County, VA

236
Violations
114
S&S Violations
26
Accidents
$286K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/09/2025 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $209
04/30/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/30/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/30/2025 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $151
11/20/2024 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
04/11/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
09/12/2017 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
01/11/2017 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/30/2016 77.1110 Non-S&S HighNegligence $2,277
08/30/2016 77.1606(a) S&S HighNegligence $4,600
08/30/2016 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
08/30/2016 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $114
08/30/2016 77.1606(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $2,277
08/30/2016 77.210(c) S&S HighNegligence $3,900
08/30/2016 77.210(a) S&S HighNegligence $4,600
08/30/2016 77.404(a) S&S HighNegligence $4,600
08/30/2016 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
03/10/2016 77.1605(a) S&S LowNegligence $285
09/16/2015 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/20/2014 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/23/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
04/09/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 52d restricted
03/12/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost
06/13/2012 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
06/06/2011 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None
01/03/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 24d lost, 21d restricted
10/22/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/27/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost
05/21/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
01/29/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 344d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/02/2025 09/02/2025 7.50 1
06/09/2025 06/10/2025 16.25 2
04/28/2025 05/08/2025 39.00 2
10/15/2024 12/06/2024 47.00 2
04/09/2024 05/09/2024 49.50 1
10/18/2023 10/23/2023 8.75 1
07/12/2023 07/31/2023 8.00 1
11/10/2022 12/05/2022 16.00 1
08/17/2022 08/17/2022 5.00 1
11/24/2021 03/25/2022 11.25 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406045
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.0563890, -82.7102780
Nearest TownNorton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does No 5 Strip have?

No 5 Strip has 236 MSHA violations on record, of which 114 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $286K.

What type of mine is No 5 Strip?

No 5 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 5 Strip?

According to MSHA records, No 5 Strip has 26 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates No 5 Strip?

No 5 Strip is operated by Humphreys Enterprises Inc and controlled by William D Humphreys. MSHA Mine ID: 4406045.