Key Takeaway
Strip #12 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 315 violations on record (136 S&S) and $1.1M in proposed penalties. Operated by A & G Coal Corporation.
Strip #12
Operator: A & G Coal Corporation
Controller: James C Justice III
Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 315 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 06/24/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/17/2025 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/13/2025 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/06/2023 | 77.1607(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $295 |
| 06/06/2023 | 71.206(d)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/26/2018 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $880 |
| 03/26/2018 | 77.107-1 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $589 |
| 03/26/2018 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $589 |
| 03/26/2018 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,919 |
| 12/27/2016 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/07/2016 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,308 |
| 12/07/2016 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $185 |
| 12/07/2016 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,927 |
| 12/07/2016 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $918 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 38 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/13/2015 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 07/20/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 30d lost, 28d restricted |
| 07/08/2015 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 60d lost |
| 10/09/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 44d lost |
| 06/06/2011 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/18/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 11d lost |
| 10/12/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 179d lost |
| 02/25/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 137d lost |
| 01/07/2010 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 372d lost |
Inspections
View all 87 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | 02/27/2026 | 70.50 | 1 |
| 09/03/2025 | 09/03/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/17/2025 | 07/22/2025 | 160.00 | 5 |
| 03/26/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 01/29/2024 | 01/29/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2023 | 09/21/2023 | 47.75 | 3 |
| 12/10/2019 | 12/10/2019 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 07/15/2019 | 07/15/2019 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 03/11/2019 | 03/11/2019 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 11/01/2018 | 11/01/2018 | 7.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Strip #12 have?
Strip #12 has 315 MSHA violations on record, of which 136 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.1M.
What type of mine is Strip #12?
Strip #12 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Strip #12?
According to MSHA records, Strip #12 has 38 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Strip #12?
Strip #12 is operated by A & G Coal Corporation and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4406992.