Key Takeaway

Tipple #1 is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Applachia, Wise County, VA. It has 475 violations on record (202 S&S) and $217K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hills Coal Co., Inc..

Tipple #1

Active Facility Coal

Operator: Hills Coal Co., Inc.

Controller: Horace Garrison Hill

Location: Applachia, Wise County, VA

Employees: 4

475
Violations
202
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$217K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 475 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/20/2025 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $193
10/16/2025 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $193
10/16/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/16/2025 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $432
12/23/2024 48.23(c)(8)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/13/2023 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/01/2023 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $143
06/01/2023 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $143
03/17/2023 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $143
11/04/2021 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
01/29/2020 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $615
01/29/2020 77.200 S&S ModNegligence $2,041
09/17/2019 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
09/17/2019 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
09/17/2019 77.1606(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
09/17/2019 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
09/17/2019 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
09/17/2019 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
09/17/2019 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
09/17/2019 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/15/2009 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 65d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/16/2025 10/20/2025 23.50 1
05/12/2025 05/23/2025 30.50 1
12/02/2024 12/31/2024 31.75 2
06/24/2024 06/25/2024 20.00 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 1.50 1
12/13/2023 12/18/2023 20.50 1
05/31/2023 07/07/2023 28.50 1
02/23/2023 03/23/2023 56.50 5
04/04/2022 04/15/2022 25.00 1
10/28/2021 11/10/2021 43.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4403472
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates36.9347220, -82.7958330
Nearest TownApplachia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Tipple #1 have?

Tipple #1 has 475 MSHA violations on record, of which 202 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $217K.

What type of mine is Tipple #1?

Tipple #1 is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Applachia, Wise County, VA. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Tipple #1?

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

Who operates Tipple #1?

Tipple #1 is operated by Hills Coal Co., Inc. and controlled by Horace Garrison Hill. MSHA Mine ID: 4403472.