Key Takeaway
Stonega Strip #10 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 61 violations on record (35 S&S) and $1.0M in proposed penalties. Operated by J W Construction Company Inc.
Stonega Strip #10
Operator: J W Construction Company Inc
Controller: Jerry W Wharton
Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 61 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2024 | 50.20-5(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 11/05/2024 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $204 |
| 11/05/2024 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/04/2024 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/09/2024 | 50.10(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $7,364 |
| 10/07/2024 | 77.1004(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,945 |
| 10/07/2024 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,945 |
| 10/07/2024 | 77.1004(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,945 |
| 10/07/2024 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,945 |
| 10/01/2024 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/30/2024 | 77.1000 | S&S | HighNegligence | $88,354 |
| 09/30/2024 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $88,354 |
| 09/30/2024 | 77.207 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,253 |
| 08/22/2024 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 08/19/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/19/2024 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/13/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/05/2024 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/28/2011 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 12/28/2011 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2024 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 12/07/2011 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 08/02/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 26 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | 11/25/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/29/2025 | 04/29/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/04/2025 | 02/04/2025 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 10/16/2024 | 10/17/2024 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 10/01/2024 | 12/02/2024 | 87.50 | 3 |
| 09/30/2024 | 11/05/2024 | 132.00 | 6 |
| 07/31/2024 | 08/28/2024 | 84.75 | 1 |
| 02/13/2024 | 03/06/2024 | 43.50 | 1 |
| 08/24/2017 | 08/24/2017 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/09/2017 | 05/09/2017 | 1.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Stonega Strip #10 have?
Stonega Strip #10 has 61 MSHA violations on record, of which 35 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.0M.
What type of mine is Stonega Strip #10?
Stonega Strip #10 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Stonega Strip #10?
According to MSHA records, Stonega Strip #10 has 3 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Stonega Strip #10?
Stonega Strip #10 is operated by J W Construction Company Inc and controlled by Jerry W Wharton. MSHA Mine ID: 4407256.