Key Takeaway

Red Hills Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Ackerman, Choctaw County, MS. It has 37 violations on record (3 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mississippi Lignite Mining Company.

Red Hills Mine

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Mississippi Lignite Mining Company

Controller: NACCO Industries Inc

Location: Ackerman, Choctaw County, MS

Employees: 204

37
Violations
3
S&S Violations
65
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/08/2026 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/13/2022 77.1605(l) Non-S&S ModNegligence $215
05/09/2022 50.20-1 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
11/04/2018 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
11/04/2018 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
03/02/2013 77.1110 Non-S&S NoNegligence $100
09/17/2010 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/25/2010 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/25/2010 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/29/2009 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $634
06/28/2009 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/28/2009 77.1605(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/21/2009 77.1100 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/21/2009 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/05/2008 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
03/05/2008 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
03/05/2008 77.505 Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
03/05/2008 48.29(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/04/2008 77.205(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
03/04/2008 77.205(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/05/2026 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
05/07/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 31d lost
11/25/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 88d lost
07/12/2024 FIRE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 273d lost
04/25/2024 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/31/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/30/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/30/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 90d lost
05/20/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 31d lost
09/28/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/26/2026 02/27/2026 0.00 0
01/06/2026 01/09/2026 32.50 1
01/06/2026 01/09/2026 7.00 1
08/11/2025 08/15/2025 43.00 1
02/18/2025 02/24/2025 30.50 1
07/22/2024 07/24/2024 7.50 1
07/22/2024 07/29/2024 37.50 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 26.00 3
03/18/2024 03/25/2024 41.00 1
09/18/2023 09/22/2023 40.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2200690
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Lignite)
Employees204
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates33.7972220, -89.2180560
Nearest TownAckerman

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Red Hills Mine have?

Red Hills Mine has 37 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Red Hills Mine?

Red Hills Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Ackerman, Choctaw County, MS. It currently has 204 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Red Hills Mine?

According to MSHA records, Red Hills Mine has 65 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Red Hills Mine?

Red Hills Mine is operated by Mississippi Lignite Mining Company and controlled by NACCO Industries Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2200690.