Key Takeaway

Boone North No. 1 Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Ashford, Boone County, WV. It has 153 violations on record (76 S&S) and $84K in proposed penalties. Operated by Raven Crest Contracting, LLC.

Boone North No. 1 Surface Mine

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Raven Crest Contracting, LLC

Controller: White Forest Resources, Inc

Location: Ashford, Boone County, WV

Employees: 1

153
Violations
76
S&S Violations
38
Accidents
$84K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/01/2024 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $2,440
05/02/2023 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $346
05/02/2023 71.402(c)(2)(iv) Non-S&S ModNegligence $346
11/30/2022 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $606
11/28/2022 72.100(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/28/2022 71.402(c)(2)(iv) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/15/2022 77.1710(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,350
11/15/2022 77.404(c) S&S ModNegligence $1,463
11/08/2022 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $378
11/07/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/07/2022 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/07/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/27/2022 48.31 S&S HighNegligence $1,393
10/20/2022 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $481
10/18/2022 77.1004(b) S&S ModNegligence $563
10/18/2022 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $378
10/18/2022 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $563
05/11/2022 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $378
05/05/2022 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $378
04/20/2022 77.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/01/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost
05/27/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 270d lost
01/14/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 359d lost
11/16/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/04/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted
03/19/2019 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost
12/26/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
09/10/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
03/26/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 305d lost
01/23/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/02/2025 10/03/2025 6.75 1
07/09/2025 07/09/2025 5.00 1
11/01/2024 11/04/2024 9.50 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 2.50 1
04/01/2024 05/14/2024 25.50 1
12/14/2023 01/02/2024 6.50 1
04/24/2023 06/15/2023 43.75 2
10/04/2022 12/07/2022 152.25 3
08/10/2022 08/10/2022 9.00 1
04/20/2022 09/09/2022 90.25 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608967
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week1.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.2041670, -81.7077780
Nearest TownAshford

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Boone North No. 1 Surface Mine have?

Boone North No. 1 Surface Mine has 153 MSHA violations on record, of which 76 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $84K.

What type of mine is Boone North No. 1 Surface Mine?

Boone North No. 1 Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Ashford, Boone County, WV. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Boone North No. 1 Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Boone North No. 1 Surface Mine has 38 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Boone North No. 1 Surface Mine?

Boone North No. 1 Surface Mine is operated by Raven Crest Contracting, LLC and controlled by White Forest Resources, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608967.