Key Takeaway

Surface Mine No. 2 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It has 3 violations on record (1 S&S) and $599 in proposed penalties. Operated by Ridgetop Development, LLC.

Surface Mine No. 2

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Ridgetop Development, LLC

Controller: Robert S Toller

Location: Norton, Wise County, VA

3
Violations
1
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$599
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/30/2018 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $363
08/27/2018 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/27/2018 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/18/2025 09/18/2025 3.00 1
03/26/2025 03/26/2025 5.50 1
11/26/2019 11/26/2019 3.00 1
09/13/2019 09/13/2019 6.25 1
03/07/2019 03/27/2019 16.00 2
09/21/2018 09/21/2018 3.00 1
08/24/2018 09/13/2018 35.00 1
07/02/2018 07/02/2018 3.00 1
06/21/2018 06/21/2018 13.50 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407386
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9383330, -82.6927780
Nearest TownNorton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Surface Mine No. 2 have?

Surface Mine No. 2 has 3 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $599.

What type of mine is Surface Mine No. 2?

Surface Mine No. 2 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Norton, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Surface Mine No. 2?

According to MSHA records, Surface Mine No. 2 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Surface Mine No. 2?

Surface Mine No. 2 is operated by Ridgetop Development, LLC and controlled by Robert S Toller. MSHA Mine ID: 4407386.