Mining Incidents

Strip #12 Coal

Controlled by James C Justice III
Appalachia, Wise County, VA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4406992

Strip #12 has $1.1M in proposed MSHA penalties and $4K outstanding across 28 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
38
Years on record
2000–2016
Latest incident
Feb 2016
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
316
citations
136
significant & substantial
$1,096,265
proposed penalties
$538,608
paid to date
49% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $557,657 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
88
inspections on record
3,316
inspection hours
9.5
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
316 citations across 3,316 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Strip #12 has $1.1M in proposed MSHA penalties and $4K outstanding across 28 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$1.1M
proposed penalties
$542K
current assessed
$539K
paid to date
$4K
outstanding
310 assessments are final orders; 28 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-04-27.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Strip #12 shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.17 mg/m3 (100% compliant) across 247 samples.

Health sampling
A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust
Respirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
0.17
dust avg (mg/m3)
1.19
dust max (mg/m3)
100%
within 1.5 mg/m3
247
samples
Most recent sample: 2026-06-23.
Silica (quartz)
13.1
silica avg (%)
34.4
silica max (%)
21
samples
Most recent sample: 2025-06-20.
Noise
1%
over PEL
92
samples
Most recent sample: 2026-02-17.
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 17,802 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 15,342 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 8,921 3 0 336.3
2025 Q1 0 0 0
2024 Q4 0 0 0
2024 Q3 0 0 0
2023 Q4 7,676 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 8,280 0 0 0.0
Show 82 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q2 4,802 2 1 416.5
2023 Q1 0 0 0
2022 Q4 1,440 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 1,840 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 1,440 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 1,280 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 1,280 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 1,480 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 1,280 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 1,440 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 0 0 0
2020 Q2 0 0 0
2020 Q1 0 0 0
2018 Q3 480 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 1,680 4 0 2381.0
2017 Q4 1,770 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 1,656 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 10,823 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 1,011 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 38,293 19 11 496.2
2016 Q3 8,533 35 20 4101.7
2016 Q2 4,751 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 19,033 1 0 52.5
2015 Q4 31,543 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 31,543 30 14 951.1
2015 Q2 28,024 10 3 356.8
2015 Q1 22,853 14 8 612.6
2014 Q4 11,616 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 6,403 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 17,965 5 2 278.3
2014 Q1 36,565 24 12 656.4
2013 Q4 42,252 2 0 47.3
2013 Q3 29,931 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 23,916 1 0 41.8
2013 Q1 37,452 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 22,243 1 0 45.0
2012 Q3 39,123 12 4 306.7
2012 Q2 46,172 1 0 21.7
2012 Q1 37,232 14 8 376.0
2011 Q4 46,414 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 45,077 3 0 66.6
2011 Q2 53,205 1 0 18.8
2011 Q1 63,724 3 0 47.1
2010 Q4 48,385 7 2 144.7
2010 Q3 48,503 1 0 20.6
2010 Q2 59,172 8 3 135.2
2010 Q1 38,377 6 3 156.3
2009 Q4 53,754 2 2 37.2
2009 Q3 46,624 11 3 235.9
2009 Q2 47,526 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 41,031 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 38,004 4 1 105.3
2008 Q3 40,240 6 2 149.1
2008 Q2 46,206 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 40,383 8 6 198.1
2007 Q4 29,149 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 27,447 3 0 109.3
2007 Q2 33,642 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 36,557 10 6 273.5
2006 Q4 30,750 2 2 65.0
2006 Q3 32,786 16 4 488.0
2006 Q2 39,021 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 39,570 6 4 151.6
2005 Q4 32,360 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 32,330 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 35,877 10 3 278.7
2005 Q1 35,871 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 28,819 6 1 208.2
2004 Q3 43,608 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 27,420 9 5 328.2
2004 Q1 14,341 4 2 278.9
2003 Q4 7,647 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 0 0 0
2002 Q2 5,432 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 17,413 1 0 57.4
2001 Q4 22,367 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 32,673 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 30,903 2 1 64.7
2001 Q1 29,087 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 14,640 2 0 136.6
2000 Q3 11,288 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 736 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

38 on file

2016 · 1 incident

February 2, 2016 VA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A & G Coal Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had just finished fueling the grader, as EE was dismounting the grader EE's hand slipped and EE tried to grab back a hold when EE's glove got caught on the corner of a guard, cutting EE's right hand.

2015 · 3 incidents

December 13, 2015 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck against a moving object

A second EE backed his hauler into the hauler injured EE was sitting in waiting to get loaded. Proper safety procedures were not used in this incident. Both men said they were OK & did not need medical attention. On 12-15-15 injured EE came into work and said his back was hurting and wanted to get checked out. EE went to ER & was told to follow up with his Dr.

July 20, 2015 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was doing maintenance on a dozer, when he slipped & twisted his ankle - ankle sprain.

July 8, 2015 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck against a moving object

Employee was using a 980H loader to bust up coal, when he said he felt a sharp pain in his neck. (Back of neck).

2013 · 1 incident

October 9, 2013 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
A & G Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE alleged that the bed of the Cat 789C hauler free fell and undestinational distance, causing an injury to his back. EE said he raised the bed of the hauler & then as he was lowering it the bed stopped, he pushed the down lever & the bed of the hauler; FREE FELL down against the frame. The hauler was checked by the mechanic & no problems were found.

2011 · 1 incident

June 6, 2011 VA · Coal FIRE
A & G Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

The steel braided oil supply line running to the left hand rear turbo charger ruptured. The oil sprayed onto and around the engine compartment area causing the fire.

2010 · 4 incidents

November 18, 2010 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A & G Coal Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving a wooden pallet when the pallet moved causing the employee to jerk his hand from underneath the pallet. This caused a laceration to his left index finger requiring stitches.

October 12, 2010 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A TIRE ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. HE WAS ROLLING THE RIM FLANGE AWAY FROM THE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND SOMEHOW FELL FACE DOWN ON THE RIM FLANGE.

February 25, 2010 VA · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking to his service truck when his feet flew out from under him due to the snow covered ground. EE slipped, fell and broke a rib.

January 7, 2010 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck against a moving object

Operating a D-11 dozer, backed up hitting a rock that gave him a strong jolt, caused pain in lower back.

2009 · 2 incidents

March 30, 2009 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was grinding metal and the grinder kicked back and cut index finger on his left hand. (Required stitches).

January 20, 2009 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Employee was taking plug out of air tank. Pressure pushed hand sideways away from the tank into the housing, breaking his pinkie finger on his right hand.

2008 · 4 incidents

December 4, 2008 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A & G Coal Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was putting a wear plate on bottom of 994 loader bucket using a pry bar to lift the plate. The bar slipped, mashed right hand.

September 13, 2008 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Cut leg on sharp edge of drum that had been cut in order to use it as a drain pan.

July 15, 2008 VA · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Fall from machine

He fell through trailer floor while unloading trailer and twisted knee and back.

2007 · 5 incidents

May 5, 2007 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Employee was stepping down from dozer & his right foot slipped on a slanted rock, twisting ankle.

May 4, 2007 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A & G Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a pry bar to align the push-arm of a dozer, he felt pain across his left shoulder down to his thumb.

April 10, 2007 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Fall from machine

Employee slipped off of tire and he slid to the ground. The impact jarred him.

March 27, 2007 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was dismounting from a mack800 powder truck, put his foot on the ground, his foot slipped and EE twisted his ankle.

January 26, 2007 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was putting a tooth on the bucket of 992 loader and slipped fell into the bucket landing on his left shoulder.

2006 · 3 incidents

December 29, 2006 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck against a moving object

EE was originally injured on 12/29/04 at MSHA ID 4406991. This report was filed. EE now said he was operating his loader and when he changed direction, the loader jerked, causing some pain in his neck.

November 3, 2006 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck by flying object

EE was working on drill, got dust/rust in right eye. Rinsed and thought it would be okay. It was worse the next day, sought medical attention.

April 1, 2006 VA · Coal FIRE
A & G Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

D-78 cat D-11-R dozer caught fire from a ruptured hyd. hose spraying on the turbo. Fire burned longer than 30 min's. No one was injured. The fire was reported and investigated.

2005 · 6 incidents

November 28, 2005 VA · Coal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE UNDERNEATH DRILL LOOKING FOR AN OIL LEAK, CAUSED DUST AND GRIT TO ENTER HIS LEFT EYE.

November 17, 2005 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A LOADER WHEN A ROCK CAME OFF THE HIGHWALL, WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD STRIKING THE OPERATOR'S FOREARM & LEFT LEG. STITCHES WERE REQUIRED IN HIS LEG.

September 20, 2005 VA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A & G Coal Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading a tank of oxygen on his welding truck, it caught on the bumper of the truck, twisting his back.

July 12, 2005 VA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS FUELING GRADER (MG-6). WHILE PULLING HOSE FROM TANK, SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

May 16, 2005 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING TAKE TRACK SEGMENTS OFF OF DOZER. ONE SLIPPED AND HIT HIS RIGHT HAND, INJURING HIS MIDDLE FINGER. REQUIRED SUTURES (LACERATION/FRACTURE).

May 9, 2005 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a dozer, said dust came into the cab & got into his eyes.

2004 · 3 incidents

September 22, 2004 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING A DOZER, FELL OVER ON THE TRACK, TRIED TO BREAK HIS FALL AND HURT HIS LEFT ARM AND HAND. POSSIBLE HAIRLINE FRACTURE IN LEFT HAND.

June 14, 2004 VA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT LITTLE FINGER PICKING UP A FUEL PUMP. THIS REQUIRED FIVE STITCHES.

January 26, 2004 VA · Coal truck driver MACHINERY
A & G Coal Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE MASHED HIS FINGER WHILE HELPING A MECHANIC TORQUE WHEEL LUG NUT. HE PINNED HIS RING FINGER BETWEEN THE RIM AREA AND THE MULTIPLIER WRENCH.

2002 · 1 incident

2001 · 3 incidents

November 2, 2001 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A & G Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TRIED TO CATCH A 12' LADDER THAT WAS FALLING. THIS CAUSED HIM TO FEEL PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND ARM.

July 9, 2001 VA · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
A & G Coal Corporation · Struck against a moving object

LARGE ROCK ROLLED OUT OF SHOT WHILE EE WAS BEING LOADED. THE ROCK STRUCK THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. THIS JOLTED THE TRUCK. EE SAYS HIS RIGHT HIP HURTS AND HE FEELS SOME NUMBINGS IN HIS HIP. HE WAS T AKEN FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.

January 29, 2001 VA · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
A & G Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE COMPLAINED OF LOWER BACK PAIN EE DID NOT INFORM HIS SUPERVISOR THAT HE WAS GOING TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE HE WENT TO DR. & THE DR PRESCRIBED PHYSICAL THERAPY & PAIN MEDS. WE WERE FIRST INFO RMED OF THESE ACTIONS ON 2/6/01

2000 · 1 incident

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The full compliance file on Strip #12

A dated report covering the 26-year penalty trail, line-item violation pattern, contest and docket posture, rate-normalized peer benchmark, and full fatality history. Delivered as a PDF with the underlying data as CSV.