No 1 Surface
Abandoned
Surface
Coal
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Drennen, Nicholas County, WV
678
Violations
232
S&S Violations
131
Accidents
$774K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 678 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 09/16/2019 | 77.215(f) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 09/05/2019 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 06/14/2018 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/21/2017 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $118 |
| 05/10/2017 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 05/10/2017 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 03/06/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 03/01/2017 | 48.31(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 03/01/2017 | 47.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/14/2016 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/24/2016 | 72.100(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 03/21/2016 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 03/21/2016 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/17/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/16/2013 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/08/2013 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/08/2013 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,473 |
| 04/08/2013 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,473 |
| 12/04/2012 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 131 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2015 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 02/26/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 03/02/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 152d lost |
| 02/14/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/03/2012 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/10/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 62d restricted |
| 08/03/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 226d lost |
| 01/09/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/12/2010 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/21/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 134 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2024 | 07/08/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 04/15/2024 | 04/15/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/26/2024 | 02/26/2024 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 01/10/2024 | 01/11/2024 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 09/26/2023 | 09/27/2023 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 05/03/2023 | 05/03/2023 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 03/27/2023 | 03/27/2023 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 02/06/2023 | 02/09/2023 | 36.50 | 1 |
| 08/31/2022 | 09/13/2022 | 32.50 | 1 |
| 01/10/2022 | 03/25/2022 | 52.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4606870
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.3266670, -81.0027780
Nearest TownDrennen
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does No 1 Surface have?
No 1 Surface has 678 MSHA violations on record, of which 232 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $774K.
What type of mine is No 1 Surface?
No 1 Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Drennen, Nicholas County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at No 1 Surface?
According to MSHA records, No 1 Surface has 131 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates No 1 Surface?
No 1 Surface is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4606870.