Key Takeaway

NO 1 STRIP is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Lonaconing, Allegany County, MD. It has 141 violations on record (63 S&S) and $28K in proposed penalties. Operated by COBRA MINING, INC..

NO 1 STRIP

Active Surface Coal

Operator: COBRA MINING, INC.

Controller: Jason A Kitzmiller

Location: Lonaconing, Allegany County, MD

Employees: 8

141
Violations
63
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$28K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 141 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/21/2025 77.1001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $313
10/16/2025 77.208(e) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/16/2025 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/16/2025 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,550
09/16/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/25/2025 71.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/27/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
03/12/2024 77.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/12/2024 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
08/28/2023 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/28/2023 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/28/2023 77.1605(l) S&S LowNegligence $558
08/28/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/23/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/23/2023 77.207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/23/2023 77.404(a) S&S HighNegligence $4,139
11/26/2021 77.1607(n) S&S ModNegligence $172
10/04/2021 77.205(b) S&S LowNegligence $125
09/20/2021 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $125
08/17/2021 77.208(e) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/08/2019 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted

Inspections

View all 87 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/16/2025 10/30/2025 37.50 1
08/08/2025 09/16/2025 47.50 2
04/02/2025 04/03/2025 7.50 1
02/05/2025 03/26/2025 35.00 1
08/27/2024 08/28/2024 40.00 2
03/11/2024 03/13/2024 29.00 1
10/05/2023 10/05/2023 2.50 1
09/25/2023 09/25/2023 4.00 1
09/07/2023 09/07/2023 9.00 1
08/23/2023 08/28/2023 27.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1800391
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees8
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates39.5847220, -78.9697220
Nearest TownLonaconing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does NO 1 STRIP have?

NO 1 STRIP has 141 MSHA violations on record, of which 63 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $28K.

What type of mine is NO 1 STRIP?

NO 1 STRIP is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Lonaconing, Allegany County, MD. It currently has 8 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at NO 1 STRIP?

According to MSHA records, NO 1 STRIP has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates NO 1 STRIP?

NO 1 STRIP is operated by COBRA MINING, INC. and controlled by Jason A Kitzmiller. MSHA Mine ID: 1800391.