Key Takeaway
Preacher Creek Strip is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 251 violations on record (77 S&S) and $204K in proposed penalties. Operated by A & G Coal Corporation.
Preacher Creek Strip
Operator: A & G Coal Corporation
Controller: James C Justice III
Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 251 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2025 | 77.1505 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $883 |
| 06/23/2025 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/23/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/23/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/23/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/23/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/23/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/11/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/11/2025 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/28/2025 | 77.1607(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 04/23/2025 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $883 |
| 04/23/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $177 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/30/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 01/24/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/23/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/28/2024 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2015 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 44d lost |
| 01/03/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 368d lost |
| 10/21/2009 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/25/2009 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 03/11/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 332d lost |
| 02/04/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 09/12/2008 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/17/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 05/23/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/18/2006 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
Inspections
View all 58 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 04/23/2025 | 07/02/2025 | 102.00 | 2 |
| 11/06/2024 | 02/19/2025 | 66.50 | 1 |
| 08/26/2024 | 09/11/2024 | 25.75 | 3 |
| 01/31/2024 | 03/25/2024 | 40.25 | 3 |
| 10/04/2021 | 10/18/2021 | 25.50 | 1 |
| 09/28/2021 | 09/28/2021 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/04/2020 | 02/04/2020 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 08/20/2019 | 09/12/2019 | 39.50 | 2 |
| 01/24/2019 | 03/25/2019 | 38.00 | 3 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Preacher Creek Strip have?
Preacher Creek Strip has 251 MSHA violations on record, of which 77 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $204K.
What type of mine is Preacher Creek Strip?
Preacher Creek Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Preacher Creek Strip?
According to MSHA records, Preacher Creek Strip has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Preacher Creek Strip?
Preacher Creek Strip is operated by A & G Coal Corporation and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4407160.