Key Takeaway

Strip #26 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It has 20 violations on record (6 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by A&G Coal Corporation.

Strip #26

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: A&G Coal Corporation

Controller: James C Justice III

Location: Norton, Wise County, VA

20
Violations
6
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/28/2019 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $270
10/11/2013 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/08/2013 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/08/2013 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/06/2013 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $243
05/06/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/06/2013 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $362
04/29/2013 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $807
04/26/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/25/2013 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/05/2012 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/01/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $460
11/01/2012 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/31/2012 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/31/2012 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/31/2012 48.23(c)(8)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/06/2012 71.500(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $285
07/30/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $540
07/30/2012 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $540
07/20/2012 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/21/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/10/2025 09/10/2025 3.25 1
03/25/2025 03/25/2025 2.50 1
02/04/2021 02/04/2021 4.50 1
05/19/2020 06/29/2020 13.00 1
12/12/2019 01/08/2020 27.00 1
10/15/2019 10/15/2019 2.00 1
07/18/2019 09/12/2019 41.50 1
08/23/2017 08/23/2017 1.50 1
05/09/2017 05/09/2017 1.75 1
12/21/2016 12/21/2016 1.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407276
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9541670, -82.7183330
Nearest TownNorton

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Strip #26 have?

Strip #26 has 20 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Strip #26?

Strip #26 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Strip #26?

According to MSHA records, Strip #26 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Strip #26?

Strip #26 is operated by A&G Coal Corporation and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4407276.