Key Takeaway
Red Ash Mine No. 1 is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Iaeger, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 215 violations on record (33 S&S) and $109K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rayco, LLC.
Red Ash Mine No. 1
Operator: Rayco, LLC
Controller: Brandon Bishop
Location: Iaeger, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 215 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 01/13/2026 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 01/13/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 01/12/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 01/08/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/08/2026 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,320 |
| 01/08/2026 | 75.1103-5(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 01/07/2026 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/07/2026 | 75.604(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,320 |
| 01/07/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $549 |
| 01/06/2026 | 75.1100-2(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/06/2026 | 75.1714-6 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $366 |
| 01/06/2026 | 75.1714-2(g)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $697 |
| 01/06/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 12/09/2025 | 75.1720(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $366 |
| 12/09/2025 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,818 |
| 12/09/2025 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/09/2025 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 10/14/2025 | 75.351(d)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 10/14/2025 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Inspections
View all 47 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 01/20/2026 | 65.00 | 1 |
| 12/09/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 11/19/2025 | 11/19/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2025 | 11/04/2025 | 80.50 | 1 |
| 09/23/2025 | 09/23/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/15/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 09/03/2025 | 09/03/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 08/04/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 86.50 | 3 |
| 06/27/2025 | 06/27/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 05/21/2025 | 95.00 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Red Ash Mine No. 1 have?
Red Ash Mine No. 1 has 215 MSHA violations on record, of which 33 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $109K.
What type of mine is Red Ash Mine No. 1?
Red Ash Mine No. 1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Iaeger, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 8 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Red Ash Mine No. 1?
According to MSHA records, Red Ash Mine No. 1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Red Ash Mine No. 1?
Red Ash Mine No. 1 is operated by Rayco, LLC and controlled by Brandon Bishop. MSHA Mine ID: 4609505.