Key Takeaway
North Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Holden, Mingo County, WV. It has 431 violations on record (234 S&S) and $222K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.
North Surface Mine
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Holden, Mingo County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 431 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2020 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 10/20/2020 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $918 |
| 03/30/2020 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $185 |
| 03/30/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $846 |
| 12/31/2019 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,263 |
| 10/10/2019 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $270 |
| 10/10/2019 | 71.500(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 04/22/2019 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,550 |
| 04/22/2019 | 77.502 | S&S | LowNegligence | $514 |
| 03/27/2019 | 77.1103(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 03/27/2019 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 09/11/2018 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 09/11/2018 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 09/06/2018 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $502 |
| 09/06/2018 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 09/04/2018 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 08/28/2018 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 08/28/2018 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $191 |
| 08/28/2018 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/28/2018 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 48 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 02/22/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 76d lost |
| 04/06/2017 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/25/2017 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/05/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/24/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/03/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/06/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 103d lost |
| 11/20/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/07/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 95d lost |
Inspections
View all 81 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/15/2021 | 06/15/2021 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 10/16/2020 | 01/28/2021 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 03/30/2020 | 04/02/2020 | 26.75 | 1 |
| 12/31/2019 | 01/06/2020 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 10/09/2019 | 10/16/2019 | 28.75 | 1 |
| 04/18/2019 | 05/10/2019 | 37.25 | 2 |
| 04/02/2019 | 04/02/2019 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 02/28/2019 | 03/28/2019 | 46.00 | 4 |
| 07/31/2018 | 08/02/2018 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 05/02/2018 | 09/28/2018 | 299.25 | 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does North Surface Mine have?
North Surface Mine has 431 MSHA violations on record, of which 234 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $222K.
What type of mine is North Surface Mine?
North Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Holden, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at North Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, North Surface Mine has 48 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates North Surface Mine?
North Surface Mine is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4607165.