PIGEON CREEK
NonProducing
Facility
Coal
Operator: Cumberland Coal Corporation
Controller: Keri Findley
Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA
Employees: 3
1,092
Violations
458
S&S Violations
43
Accidents
$588K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,092 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 05/06/2024 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/06/2024 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/03/2023 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 08/08/2023 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/08/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/19/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/19/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/19/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 11/23/2022 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/23/2022 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 11/03/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/03/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 10/31/2022 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/31/2022 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 10/31/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/31/2022 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $183 |
| 10/31/2022 | 77.516 | S&S | ModNegligence | $610 |
| 10/31/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/27/2022 | 77.1607(cc) | S&S | LowNegligence | $144 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 43 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/20/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 16d restricted |
| 01/12/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 87d lost |
| 07/05/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 245d lost |
| 06/24/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 06/24/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 06/15/2015 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 37d lost |
| 03/31/2015 | POWERED HAULAGE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/18/2014 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 10/08/2014 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 267 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | 42.25 | 2 | |
| 11/18/2025 | 11/26/2025 | 19.50 | 2 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 06/10/2025 | 06/13/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 05/14/2025 | 09/04/2025 | 37.50 | 2 |
| 12/19/2024 | 02/07/2025 | 58.75 | 3 |
| 04/01/2024 | 09/09/2024 | 69.00 | 2 |
| 10/02/2023 | 02/13/2024 | 85.75 | 3 |
| 04/21/2023 | 09/27/2023 | 115.50 | 5 |
| 10/03/2022 | 02/09/2023 | 142.50 | 3 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4403088
Mine TypeFacility
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9769440, -82.7861110
Nearest TownAppalachia
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does PIGEON CREEK have?
PIGEON CREEK has 1092 MSHA violations on record, of which 458 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $588K.
What type of mine is PIGEON CREEK?
PIGEON CREEK is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at PIGEON CREEK?
According to MSHA records, PIGEON CREEK has 43 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates PIGEON CREEK?
PIGEON CREEK is operated by Cumberland Coal Corporation and controlled by Keri Findley. MSHA Mine ID: 4403088.