Key Takeaway

Virginia Point No. 1 Surface Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Horsepen, Tazewell County, VA. It has 197 violations on record (43 S&S) and $49K in proposed penalties. Operated by Extra Energy, Inc..

Virginia Point No. 1 Surface Mine

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Extra Energy, Inc.

Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc

Location: Horsepen, Tazewell County, VA

Employees: 53

197
Violations
43
S&S Violations
15
Accidents
$49K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/24/2026 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
12/16/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S NoNegligence $151
04/03/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/12/2024 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/08/2024 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/08/2024 77.410(c) S&S LowNegligence $147
02/07/2024 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/05/2024 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $189
02/05/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/14/2023 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/14/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $346
09/13/2023 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $407
09/13/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
09/13/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
09/13/2023 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
09/13/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
09/13/2023 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $407
03/13/2023 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
03/08/2023 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $143
03/08/2023 77.1605(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/04/2024 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
11/19/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 87d lost, 58d restricted
01/22/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/12/2017 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 14d lost, 26d restricted
06/20/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/15/2013 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/29/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 185d lost
01/31/2012 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
01/14/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 26d lost, 28d restricted
06/13/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/19/2026 02/24/2026 10.50 1
11/25/2025 01/14/2026 101.00 1
07/10/2025 09/18/2025 7.00 1
04/01/2025 09/04/2025 109.25 4
01/27/2025 01/27/2025 8.00 1
10/15/2024 01/10/2025 105.00 1
06/24/2024 08/20/2024 127.25 3
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 3.00 1
10/31/2023 03/01/2024 100.25 3
09/28/2023 09/28/2023 14.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407172
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees53
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.2577780, -81.4986110
Nearest TownHorsepen

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Virginia Point No. 1 Surface Mine have?

Virginia Point No. 1 Surface Mine has 197 MSHA violations on record, of which 43 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $49K.

What type of mine is Virginia Point No. 1 Surface Mine?

Virginia Point No. 1 Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Horsepen, Tazewell County, VA. It currently has 53 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Virginia Point No. 1 Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Virginia Point No. 1 Surface Mine has 15 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Virginia Point No. 1 Surface Mine?

Virginia Point No. 1 Surface Mine is operated by Extra Energy, Inc. and controlled by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4407172.