Key Takeaway
Surface Mine No. 1 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in APPALACHIA, Wise County, VA. It has 14 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Black Cat Construction, LLC.
Surface Mine No. 1
Operator: Black Cat Construction, LLC
Controller: David Ison
Location: APPALACHIA, Wise County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 14 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2023 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 03/16/2023 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 03/16/2023 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/16/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/14/2023 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/10/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $168 |
| 09/10/2019 | 77.1606(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $168 |
| 09/09/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/29/2019 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/29/2019 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/29/2019 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/29/2019 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/29/2019 | 48.26(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 08/29/2019 | 48.26(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 10 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | 08/19/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 03/20/2025 | 03/20/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 06/29/2023 | 07/05/2023 | 10.25 | 2 |
| 03/30/2023 | 03/30/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 02/21/2023 | 03/29/2023 | 50.50 | 3 |
| 04/14/2022 | 04/19/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/16/2019 | 12/16/2019 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 09/23/2019 | 09/23/2019 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 08/27/2019 | 09/19/2019 | 59.25 | 2 |
| 05/09/2019 | 06/03/2019 | 9.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Surface Mine No. 1 have?
Surface Mine No. 1 has 14 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Surface Mine No. 1?
Surface Mine No. 1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in APPALACHIA, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Surface Mine No. 1?
According to MSHA records, Surface Mine No. 1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Surface Mine No. 1?
Surface Mine No. 1 is operated by Black Cat Construction, LLC and controlled by David Ison. MSHA Mine ID: 4407396.