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

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Russell County Reclamation, LLC

Controller: Bucwell, LLC; WSWRS, LLC

Location: Cleveland, Russell County, VA

Employees: 12

639
Violations
269
S&S Violations
47
Accidents
$107K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID4402277
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees12
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates36.9527780, -82.1861110
Nearest TownCleveland

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.