Key Takeaway

Strip #14 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 77 violations on record (38 S&S) and $67K in proposed penalties. Operated by A & G Coal Corporation.

Strip #14

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: A & G Coal Corporation

Controller: James C Justice III

Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA

77
Violations
38
S&S Violations
14
Accidents
$67K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/27/2024 71.400 Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
08/27/2024 71.500(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
07/26/2016 77.107-1 Non-S&S $0
07/14/2016 77.107-1 Non-S&S HighNegligence $127
02/09/2016 50.40(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/14/2015 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/24/2014 77.1713(a) S&S HighNegligence $23,825
03/20/2014 77.1605(k) S&S HighNegligence $21,442
11/26/2013 Non-S&S $0
08/16/2013 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $425
08/15/2013 71.501 Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,795
04/02/2013 71.400 Non-S&S HighNegligence $207
02/28/2012 50.20 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/27/2012 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $499
02/27/2012 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
08/01/2011 Non-S&S $0
06/23/2011 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/23/2011 77.410(b) S&S ModNegligence $263
06/23/2011 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $263
06/23/2011 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $108

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/26/2013 ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/04/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost
03/19/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost
08/01/2011 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/27/2011 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 88d lost
12/30/2010 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/19/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/19/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost
01/08/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None
11/24/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/13/2025 08/13/2025 3.00 1
03/26/2025 03/26/2025 5.00 1
08/27/2024 09/17/2024 13.50 1
12/27/2019 12/27/2019 5.00 2
04/03/2019 04/03/2019 1.25 1
03/11/2019 03/11/2019 2.00 1
09/12/2018 09/12/2018 3.25 1
11/20/2017 11/20/2017 3.00 1
09/20/2017 09/20/2017 1.50 1
05/08/2017 05/08/2017 3.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407001
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 #14 have?

Strip #14 has 77 MSHA violations on record, of which 38 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $67K.

What type of mine is Strip #14?

Strip #14 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 #14?

According to MSHA records, Strip #14 has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Strip #14?

Strip #14 is operated by A & G Coal Corporation and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4407001.