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

Active Surface Coal

Operator: A & G Coal Corporation

Controller: James C Justice III

Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA

Employees: 6

315
Violations
136
S&S Violations
38
Accidents
$1.1M
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID4406992
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates36.9625000, -82.7216670
Nearest TownAppalachia

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.