Key Takeaway
Nora Preparation Plant is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Nora, Dickenson County, VA. It has 338 violations on record (177 S&S) and $65K in proposed penalties. Operated by Wellmore Coal Company, LLC.
Nora Preparation Plant
Operator: Wellmore Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Nora, Dickenson County, VA
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 338 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2024 | 48.23(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/20/2024 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/23/2015 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/20/2014 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/14/2012 | 77.900-1 | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 11/14/2012 | 77.904 | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 11/14/2012 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/16/2012 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 07/16/2012 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/12/2012 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/12/2012 | 77.704-1(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 05/19/2010 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/05/2010 | 77.1607(u) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,795 |
| 02/23/2010 | 77.216(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/16/2009 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/15/2009 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/08/2009 | 77.216(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/07/2009 | 77.1600(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/07/2009 | 77.1600(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/15/2009 | 77.215(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2008 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 106d lost |
| 08/02/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 44d lost |
| 05/16/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 268d lost |
| 01/06/2006 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 361d lost |
| 09/01/2005 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/01/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 02/18/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 04/21/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 36d lost |
| 03/19/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 07/31/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 14d lost |
Inspections
View all 142 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 12/22/2025 | 01/05/2026 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 07/25/2025 | 07/25/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/23/2025 | 05/27/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 12/06/2024 | 03/20/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 06/17/2024 | 09/24/2024 | 27.50 | 3 |
| 12/14/2023 | 03/27/2024 | 25.25 | 3 |
| 09/08/2023 | 09/08/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 04/21/2023 | 04/21/2023 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 11/29/2022 | 01/04/2023 | 13.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Nora Preparation Plant have?
Nora Preparation Plant has 338 MSHA violations on record, of which 177 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $65K.
What type of mine is Nora Preparation Plant?
Nora Preparation Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Nora, Dickenson County, VA. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Nora Preparation Plant?
According to MSHA records, Nora Preparation Plant has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Nora Preparation Plant?
Nora Preparation Plant is operated by Wellmore Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4405498.