Kosse Strip
Active
Surface
Coal
Operator: Luminant Mining Company LLC
Controller: Vistra Energy
Location: Kosse, TX, Limestone County, TX
Employees: 334
595
Violations
144
S&S Violations
115
Accidents
$745K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 595 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/15/2026 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 01/15/2026 | 77.504 | S&S | ModNegligence | $5,144 |
| 01/15/2026 | 77.1607(p) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 01/15/2026 | 77.1607(p) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 01/15/2026 | 77.412(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 01/14/2026 | 48.27(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.1707(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,312 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.1109(c)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 01/14/2026 | 77.1607(p) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/13/2026 | 77.1707(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 01/13/2026 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 115 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/19/2026 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 02/25/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 40d lost |
| 11/11/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 11/02/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 88d lost |
| 10/15/2024 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/02/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 09/09/2024 | FIRE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 131d lost |
| 07/02/2024 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 1d lost |
| 05/31/2024 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 121 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 01/11/2026 | 01/20/2026 | 347.75 | 6 |
| 09/03/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 07/07/2025 | 07/14/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 05/28/2025 | 06/25/2025 | 280.50 | 3 |
| 05/27/2025 | 05/28/2025 | 24.75 | 2 |
| 03/05/2025 | 03/05/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 10/30/2024 | 10/30/2024 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | 12/11/2024 | 216.25 | 2 |
| 10/21/2024 | 10/21/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4104586
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Lignite)
Employees334
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates31.2811110, -96.4941670
Nearest TownKosse, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Kosse Strip have?
Kosse Strip has 595 MSHA violations on record, of which 144 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $745K.
What type of mine is Kosse Strip?
Kosse Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Kosse, TX, Limestone County, TX. It currently has 334 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Kosse Strip?
According to MSHA records, Kosse Strip has 115 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Kosse Strip?
Kosse Strip is operated by Luminant Mining Company LLC and controlled by Vistra Energy. MSHA Mine ID: 4104586.