Key Takeaway
Prep Plant #2 is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It has 319 violations on record (197 S&S) and $417K in proposed penalties. Operated by A&G Coal Corporation.
Prep Plant #2
Operator: A&G Coal Corporation
Controller: James C Justice III
Location: Norton, Wise County, VA
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 319 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2019 | 77.107 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $123 |
| 12/19/2019 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $123 | |
| 11/05/2013 | 77.205(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,000 |
| 11/05/2013 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,900 |
| 11/04/2013 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/04/2013 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/30/2013 | 77.1605(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 10/29/2013 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 10/21/2013 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $35,700 |
| 10/21/2013 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $35,700 |
| 10/17/2013 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/17/2013 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/16/2013 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,000 |
| 10/16/2013 | 77.205(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,440 |
| 10/16/2013 | 77.205(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,440 |
| 10/16/2013 | 77.205(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,440 |
| 10/16/2013 | 77.205(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,440 |
| 10/16/2013 | 77.205(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,440 |
| 10/16/2013 | 77.205(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $4,440 |
| 10/16/2013 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,000 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2013 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/22/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/08/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 04/01/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 54d lost |
| 10/20/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/08/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/07/2003 | NO VALUE FOUND | NO VALUE FOUND | None |
| 09/05/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 29d restricted |
| 08/20/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/14/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 16d lost |
Inspections
View all 71 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | 02/10/2026 | 21.75 | 3 |
| 09/24/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 03/26/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 06/22/2020 | 08/13/2020 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 11/20/2019 | 01/09/2020 | 24.75 | 3 |
| 09/22/2017 | 09/22/2017 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/08/2017 | 05/08/2017 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 02/15/2017 | 02/16/2017 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 04/20/2016 | 04/20/2016 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 03/01/2016 | 03/01/2016 | 2.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Prep Plant #2 have?
Prep Plant #2 has 319 MSHA violations on record, of which 197 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $417K.
What type of mine is Prep Plant #2?
Prep Plant #2 is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Prep Plant #2?
According to MSHA records, Prep Plant #2 has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Prep Plant #2?
Prep Plant #2 is operated by A&G Coal Corporation and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4404534.