Key Takeaway
Reylas Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Ethel, Logan County, WV. It has 308 violations on record (73 S&S) and $133K in proposed penalties. Operated by Highland Mining Company.
Reylas Surface Mine
Operator: Highland Mining Company
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Ethel, Logan County, WV
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 308 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/15/2025 | 77.404(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/15/2025 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/14/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/12/2024 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/12/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/12/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/12/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/12/2024 | 77.1001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,011 |
| 06/12/2024 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/04/2022 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/02/2022 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/02/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/02/2022 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/27/2021 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $220 |
| 12/17/2020 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $136 |
| 12/17/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 12/16/2020 | 48.28(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $426 |
| 12/15/2020 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 13 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2019 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/08/2017 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 243d lost |
| 05/26/2016 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 259d lost |
| 02/01/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/09/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 244d lost |
| 11/16/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 10/27/2015 | ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 43d lost |
| 10/15/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 225d lost |
| 09/28/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/21/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 56 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 48.50 | 2 |
| 04/03/2025 | 04/18/2025 | 67.00 | 1 |
| 02/13/2025 | 03/06/2025 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 05/15/2024 | 06/27/2024 | 52.50 | 2 |
| 02/09/2024 | 02/20/2024 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 04/04/2023 | 04/18/2023 | 33.50 | 1 |
| 10/31/2022 | 11/08/2022 | 38.00 | 1 |
| 06/01/2022 | 06/09/2022 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 10/20/2021 | 02/10/2022 | 29.00 | 2 |
| 10/07/2021 | 10/12/2021 | 5.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Reylas Surface Mine have?
Reylas Surface Mine has 308 MSHA violations on record, of which 73 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $133K.
What type of mine is Reylas Surface Mine?
Reylas Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Ethel, Logan County, WV. It currently has 7 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Reylas Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Reylas Surface Mine has 13 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Reylas Surface Mine?
Reylas Surface Mine is operated by Highland Mining Company and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609204.