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
Operator: Mississippi Lignite Mining Company
Controller: NACCO Industries Inc
Location: Ackerman, Choctaw County, MS
Employees: 204
Recent Violations
View all 37 →| 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
View all 65 →| 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
View all 111 →| 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
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.