Paragon Loadout
Active
Facility
Coal
Operator: 4th Gen Fuels LLC
Controller: Thomas J Loving; Joseph T Bennett Jr; Andrew T Loving
Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA
Employees: 5
793
Violations
334
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$154K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 793 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | 77.1600(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 41.11(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 07/08/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/07/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/07/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/07/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/22/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/22/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/21/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/09/2024 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/09/2024 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 09/05/2024 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/04/2024 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/14/2023 | 48.23(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/01/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/08/2023 | 77.202 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/08/2023 | 77.204 | S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 02/03/2022 | 77.1703 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 02/03/2022 | 48.25(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $148 |
| 02/03/2022 | 48.26(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $148 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/28/2023 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/02/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 34d lost |
| 03/23/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 210d lost |
| 07/27/2011 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/21/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 07/24/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
Inspections
View all 93 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | 02/23/2026 | 66.50 | 1 |
| 07/07/2025 | 07/14/2025 | 48.50 | 2 |
| 01/16/2025 | 02/11/2025 | 31.75 | 1 |
| 08/27/2024 | 09/17/2024 | 36.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 12/01/2023 | 02/05/2024 | 36.50 | 2 |
| 06/14/2023 | 06/28/2023 | 40.50 | 1 |
| 03/08/2023 | 03/29/2023 | 32.50 | 1 |
| 06/09/2022 | 06/14/2022 | 4.00 | 2 |
| 02/01/2022 | 03/09/2022 | 37.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4406943
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates36.9227780, -82.7516670
Nearest TownAppalachia
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Paragon Loadout have?
Paragon Loadout has 793 MSHA violations on record, of which 334 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $154K.
What type of mine is Paragon Loadout?
Paragon Loadout is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Paragon Loadout?
According to MSHA records, Paragon Loadout has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Paragon Loadout?
Paragon Loadout is operated by 4th Gen Fuels LLC and controlled by Thomas J Loving; Joseph T Bennett Jr; Andrew T Loving. MSHA Mine ID: 4406943.