Key Takeaway

Wilson #2 Mine is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Coal, located in Keokee, Wise County, VA. It has 308 violations on record (79 S&S) and $246K in proposed penalties. Operated by Virginia Fuel Corporation.

Wilson #2 Mine

Temporarily Idled Underground Coal

Operator: Virginia Fuel Corporation

Controller: Jillean L Justice; James C Justice lll

Location: Keokee, Wise County, VA

308
Violations
79
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$246K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/16/2018 75.1712-2 Non-S&S HighNegligence $118
09/13/2017 77.502 Non-S&S HighNegligence $387
01/09/2017 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/15/2016 77.502-2 Non-S&S HighNegligence $380
06/15/2016 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/15/2016 77.1710(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
06/15/2016 77.1110 Non-S&S HighNegligence $114
06/15/2016 77.1110 Non-S&S HighNegligence $114
01/19/2016 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/02/2015 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $1,657
12/04/2014 75.1721(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/07/2014 70.208(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/10/2014 71.500(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/02/2014 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
08/14/2014 75.1100-2(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/14/2014 75.1731(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/14/2014 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/14/2014 75.507-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/13/2014 75.362(g)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/11/2014 75.380(d)(7)(v) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/05/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted
02/03/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost
12/27/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 76d lost
10/16/2012 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None
08/06/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
04/17/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
03/30/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 118d lost
10/29/2011 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/17/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/20/2011 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/04/2026 03/04/2026 3.50 1
11/26/2025 11/26/2025 2.50 1
07/30/2025 07/30/2025 2.50 1
04/22/2025 04/22/2025 4.50 2
02/03/2025 02/10/2025 6.50 1
10/31/2024 10/31/2024 2.25 1
01/02/2020 01/02/2020 2.25 1
12/26/2019 12/26/2019 3.00 1
07/03/2019 07/03/2019 3.25 1
05/10/2019 05/10/2019 4.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407275
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.8847220, -82.8647220
Nearest TownKeokee

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Wilson #2 Mine have?

Wilson #2 Mine has 308 MSHA violations on record, of which 79 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $246K.

What type of mine is Wilson #2 Mine?

Wilson #2 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Keokee, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Wilson #2 Mine?

According to MSHA records, Wilson #2 Mine has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Wilson #2 Mine?

Wilson #2 Mine is operated by Virginia Fuel Corporation and controlled by Jillean L Justice; James C Justice lll. MSHA Mine ID: 4407275.