Key Takeaway
Razorblade Auger is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Deane, Letcher County, KY. It has 6 violations on record (4 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Deane Mining LLC.
Razorblade Auger
Operator: Deane Mining LLC
Controller: American Resources Corporation
Location: Deane, Letcher County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 6 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2016 | 77.1108-1(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 10/16/2014 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 10/16/2014 | 77.1000 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,000 |
| 10/16/2014 | 48.26(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $317 |
| 10/16/2014 | 48.26(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $317 |
| 08/29/2014 | 77.1000 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,678 |
Inspections
View all 21 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | 12/19/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 08/07/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 03/27/2025 | 03/27/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 01/15/2020 | 01/15/2020 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 08/28/2019 | 09/03/2019 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/29/2018 | 10/29/2018 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 06/11/2018 | 09/13/2018 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 03/22/2018 | 05/24/2018 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 12/22/2017 | 12/22/2017 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 09/07/2017 | 09/07/2017 | 1.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Razorblade Auger have?
Razorblade Auger has 6 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Razorblade Auger?
Razorblade Auger is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Deane, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Razorblade Auger?
According to MSHA records, Razorblade Auger has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Razorblade Auger?
Razorblade Auger is operated by Deane Mining LLC and controlled by American Resources Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1519725.