Key Takeaway
Red Fox Surface Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Bishop, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 787 violations on record (389 S&S) and $1.5M in proposed penalties. Operated by Justice Energy Company Inc.
Red Fox Surface Mine
Operator: Justice Energy Company Inc
Controller: James C Justice III
Location: Bishop, Mcdowell County, WV
Employees: 15
Recent Violations
View all 787 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 77.1713(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/05/2026 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/05/2026 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/13/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/13/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/07/2025 | 48.31(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $610 |
| 02/07/2025 | 48.31(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,037 |
| 02/07/2025 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 12/17/2024 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/17/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/17/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/17/2024 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/17/2024 | 77.410(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/11/2023 | 50.20-7 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $346 |
| 05/13/2021 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 04/12/2021 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 04/08/2021 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $187 |
| 04/08/2021 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $187 |
| 04/07/2021 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $139 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 53 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 130d lost |
| 10/17/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/22/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 10/01/2013 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/09/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 06/13/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 06/06/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/15/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 05/25/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 109d lost |
| 05/14/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 90d lost |
Inspections
View all 108 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 47.00 | 2 |
| 09/25/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 05/23/2025 | 05/23/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 12/17/2024 | 03/03/2025 | 62.50 | 2 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/01/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 11/16/2023 | 11/29/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 10/20/2023 | 10/20/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 09/20/2023 | 09/29/2023 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 04/11/2023 | 04/17/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 03/14/2023 | 03/28/2023 | 0.00 | 0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Red Fox Surface Mine have?
Red Fox Surface Mine has 787 MSHA violations on record, of which 389 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.5M.
What type of mine is Red Fox Surface Mine?
Red Fox Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Bishop, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 15 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Red Fox Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Red Fox Surface Mine has 53 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Red Fox Surface Mine?
Red Fox Surface Mine is operated by Justice Energy Company Inc and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4606578.