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

Active Facility Coal

Operator: A&G Coal Corporation

Controller: James C Justice III

Location: Norton, Wise County, VA

Employees: 3

319
Violations
197
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$417K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4404534
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates36.9333330, -82.5694440
Nearest TownNorton

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.