Key Takeaway

True Energy Fuels Mine No. 2 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Pound, Wise County, VA. It has 166 violations on record (52 S&S) and $60K in proposed penalties. Operated by True Energy Fuels LLC.

True Energy Fuels Mine No. 2

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: True Energy Fuels LLC

Controller: David Ison

Location: Pound, Wise County, VA

166
Violations
52
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$60K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/01/2024 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $421
07/01/2024 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/10/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/10/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/20/2024 77.1004(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/10/2024 71.400 Non-S&S HighNegligence $239
12/13/2023 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $164
12/13/2023 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/16/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/15/2023 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $388
11/15/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
11/14/2023 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/14/2023 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/14/2023 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $260
09/20/2023 71.201(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/10/2023 71.206(c)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $252
06/15/2023 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/15/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/07/2023 77.1007(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
06/01/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/16/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 216d lost
02/24/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
01/03/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/10/2025 09/10/2025 2.50 1
01/23/2025 01/23/2025 4.00 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 3.00 1
04/04/2024 07/03/2024 56.00 1
11/13/2023 03/25/2024 95.00 4
05/30/2023 09/20/2023 135.25 2
02/22/2023 03/15/2023 47.50 2
12/05/2022 12/19/2022 11.00 1
09/23/2022 09/27/2022 8.50 1
05/05/2022 05/06/2022 8.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407124
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1036110, -82.6247220
Nearest TownPound

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does True Energy Fuels Mine No. 2 have?

True Energy Fuels Mine No. 2 has 166 MSHA violations on record, of which 52 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $60K.

What type of mine is True Energy Fuels Mine No. 2?

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

Has anyone been injured or killed at True Energy Fuels Mine No. 2?

According to MSHA records, True Energy Fuels Mine No. 2 has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates True Energy Fuels Mine No. 2?

True Energy Fuels Mine No. 2 is operated by True Energy Fuels LLC and controlled by David Ison. MSHA Mine ID: 4407124.