Key Takeaway
Red Cedar Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Clothier, Boone County, WV. It has 327 violations on record (173 S&S) and $750K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.
Red Cedar Surface Mine
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Clothier, Boone County, WV
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 327 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2022 | 71.501 | S&S | HighNegligence | $563 |
| 08/08/2022 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 06/07/2022 | 71.501 | S&S | ModNegligence | $215 |
| 06/07/2022 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/07/2022 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 06/07/2022 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 05/11/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
| 05/11/2022 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/20/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/20/2022 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/12/2022 | 77.1109(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/12/2022 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/01/2021 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/09/2011 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/17/2009 | 77.1607(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 08/17/2009 | 77.1607(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 06/16/2009 | 47.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 06/15/2009 | 77.1600(b) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 06/04/2009 | 77.1600(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,536 |
| 06/02/2009 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,304 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 17 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 298d lost |
| 01/17/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/09/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 264d lost |
| 01/17/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 74d lost |
| 04/23/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 298d lost |
| 03/26/2007 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/17/2006 | POWERED HAULAGE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/31/2006 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/03/2006 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/28/2005 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 77 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | 10/24/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 05/12/2025 | 05/13/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 03/10/2025 | 03/10/2025 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 08/19/2024 | 08/26/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 10/26/2023 | 10/26/2023 | 13.50 | 2 |
| 08/08/2023 | 08/08/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 11/22/2022 | 03/08/2023 | 18.50 | 2 |
| 04/07/2022 | 09/19/2022 | 110.50 | 1 |
| 10/19/2021 | 12/01/2021 | 49.75 | 1 |
| 04/09/2021 | 07/06/2021 | 7.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Red Cedar Surface Mine have?
Red Cedar Surface Mine has 327 MSHA violations on record, of which 173 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $750K.
What type of mine is Red Cedar Surface Mine?
Red Cedar Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Clothier, Boone County, WV. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Red Cedar Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Red Cedar Surface Mine has 17 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Red Cedar Surface Mine?
Red Cedar Surface Mine is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608683.