Key Takeaway

Strip #8 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 113 violations on record (46 S&S) and $68K in proposed penalties. Operated by A & G Coal Corporation.

Strip #8

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: A & G Coal Corporation

Controller: James C Justice III

Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA

113
Violations
46
S&S Violations
24
Accidents
$68K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/26/2018 41.12 Non-S&S $0
09/26/2018 48.23 Non-S&S $0
09/11/2018 41.12 Non-S&S HighNegligence $132
09/11/2018 48.23 Non-S&S HighNegligence $132
07/27/2016 48.23(c)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $114
07/27/2016 77.107-1 Non-S&S HighNegligence $114
07/27/2016 77.1713(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $380
09/08/2015 48.29(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/08/2015 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/02/2015 77.1713(c) S&S ModNegligence $150
08/26/2014 48.29(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/26/2014 48.26 Non-S&S ModNegligence $249
06/26/2013 77.1607(n) S&S ModNegligence $1,111
06/26/2013 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
06/26/2013 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
06/25/2013 71.500(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/25/2013 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/25/2013 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/25/2013 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/18/2013 77.1713(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $392

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/11/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/12/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost
11/10/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 159d lost
05/15/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/28/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost
03/16/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 97d lost
12/12/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
11/15/2006 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
07/21/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 109d lost
12/14/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 130d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/30/2025 12/30/2025 3.50 1
12/11/2025 12/15/2025 5.50 1
09/08/2025 09/08/2025 4.00 1
03/26/2025 03/26/2025 2.75 1
02/05/2020 02/05/2020 7.00 1
10/15/2019 10/15/2019 3.00 1
04/03/2019 04/03/2019 1.25 1
03/11/2019 03/11/2019 2.00 1
09/26/2018 09/27/2018 4.75 1
09/11/2018 09/12/2018 16.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406948
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9311110, -82.8088890
Nearest TownAppalachia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Strip #8 have?

Strip #8 has 113 MSHA violations on record, of which 46 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $68K.

What type of mine is Strip #8?

Strip #8 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 #8?

According to MSHA records, Strip #8 has 24 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Strip #8?

Strip #8 is operated by A & G Coal Corporation and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4406948.