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
Operator: Extra Energy, Inc.
Controller: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Location: Horsepen, Tazewell County, VA
Employees: 53
Recent Violations
View all 197 →| 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
View all 15 →| 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
View all 69 →| 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 |
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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.