Key Takeaway
Razorblade Surface is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Deane, Letcher County, KY. It has 29 violations on record (11 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluegrass Resources, LLC.
Razorblade Surface
Operator: Bluegrass Resources, LLC
Controller: Paul S Lopez; Clayton Degiacinto
Location: Deane, Letcher County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 29 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2023 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $232 |
| 04/19/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/19/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/19/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $155 |
| 02/23/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/23/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/23/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/07/2019 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/05/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/05/2019 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/05/2019 | 47.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/05/2019 | 47.51 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/28/2019 | 72.100(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/15/2019 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/15/2019 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/15/2019 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/26/2018 | 77.1007(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $395 |
| 09/26/2018 | 72.630(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 09/20/2018 | 77.1000 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,919 |
| 06/11/2018 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
Inspections
View all 16 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | 11/21/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 06/13/2025 | 06/13/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 11/06/2024 | 11/06/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 08/07/2024 | 08/14/2024 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 02/01/2024 | 02/01/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/06/2023 | 07/03/2023 | 74.75 | 2 |
| 10/25/2022 | 03/24/2023 | 67.00 | 1 |
| 12/03/2019 | 12/03/2019 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 06/18/2019 | 09/18/2019 | 46.00 | 1 |
| 02/25/2019 | 03/18/2019 | 49.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Razorblade Surface have?
Razorblade Surface has 29 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Razorblade Surface?
Razorblade Surface 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 Surface?
According to MSHA records, Razorblade Surface has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Razorblade Surface?
Razorblade Surface is operated by Bluegrass Resources, LLC and controlled by Paul S Lopez; Clayton Degiacinto. MSHA Mine ID: 1519829.