Key Takeaway

Strip #11 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 146 violations on record (72 S&S) and $88K in proposed penalties. Operated by A & G Coal Corporation.

Strip #11

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: A & G Coal Corporation

Controller: James C Justice III

Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA

146
Violations
72
S&S Violations
36
Accidents
$88K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/10/2025 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $697
09/10/2025 71.500(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
11/23/2015 41.30 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
05/29/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/29/2013 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $162
05/29/2013 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $243
07/21/2009 71.500(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $334
01/26/2009 48.31 Non-S&S ModNegligence $112
07/14/2008 77.1607(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/10/2008 72.620 Non-S&S LowNegligence $150
03/07/2008 77.1004(b) S&S ModNegligence $4,329
03/07/2008 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $1,944
02/21/2008 77.1001 S&S HighNegligence $30,288
02/21/2008 77.1713(a) S&S ModNegligence $3,689
09/26/2007 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/26/2007 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/12/2007 77.1713(a) S&S HighNegligence $17,301
09/12/2007 77.1004(b) S&S HighNegligence $4,810
09/12/2007 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
09/12/2007 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/07/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 288d lost
10/27/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
10/11/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
06/16/2007 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/04/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost
03/05/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
01/04/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
05/23/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 265d lost
11/01/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
10/24/2005 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/23/2026 02/23/2026 4.00 1
09/22/2025 09/22/2025 4.00 1
09/09/2025 09/16/2025 46.00 2
03/26/2025 03/26/2025 5.00 1
02/22/2023 02/22/2023 4.00 1
08/22/2022 09/07/2022 17.00 1
03/15/2022 03/25/2022 16.75 2
12/10/2019 12/10/2019 2.50 1
09/16/2019 09/16/2019 4.00 1
09/10/2019 09/10/2019 4.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406991
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9625000, -82.7216670
Nearest TownAppalachia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Strip #11 have?

Strip #11 has 146 MSHA violations on record, of which 72 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $88K.

What type of mine is Strip #11?

Strip #11 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Strip #11?

According to MSHA records, Strip #11 has 36 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Strip #11?

Strip #11 is operated by A & G Coal Corporation and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4406991.