Key Takeaway
RCR #1 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Cleveland, Russell County, VA. It has 639 violations on record (269 S&S) and $107K in proposed penalties. Operated by Russell County Reclamation, LLC.
RCR #1
Operator: Russell County Reclamation, LLC
Controller: Bucwell, LLC; WSWRS, LLC
Location: Cleveland, Russell County, VA
Employees: 12
Recent Violations
View all 639 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 77.1302(j) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 77.1302(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/21/2025 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 05/21/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/17/2025 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/17/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/17/2025 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/12/2025 | 77.1607(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/12/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/11/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/09/2024 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/08/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/18/2022 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/18/2022 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/12/2022 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/03/2022 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/12/2022 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/12/2022 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $169 |
| 01/12/2022 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 47 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 62d lost |
| 08/21/2019 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 04/06/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/17/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/19/2014 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 07/27/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 12/17/2010 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 11/19/2010 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 07/15/2010 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 03/26/2010 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 239 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | 03/02/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2025 | 10/20/2025 | 85.00 | 2 |
| 09/18/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 20.25 | 2 |
| 08/28/2025 | 08/29/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 86.50 | 2 |
| 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 10/02/2024 | 03/17/2025 | 80.50 | 3 |
| 04/01/2024 | 08/21/2024 | 118.50 | 2 |
| 10/02/2023 | 02/20/2024 | 83.25 | 2 |
| 04/03/2023 | 07/20/2023 | 84.75 | 3 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does RCR #1 have?
RCR #1 has 639 MSHA violations on record, of which 269 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $107K.
What type of mine is RCR #1?
RCR #1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Cleveland, Russell County, VA. It currently has 12 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at RCR #1?
According to MSHA records, RCR #1 has 47 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates RCR #1?
RCR #1 is operated by Russell County Reclamation, LLC and controlled by Bucwell, LLC; WSWRS, LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4402277.