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

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Highland Mining Company

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Ethel, Logan County, WV

Employees: 7

308
Violations
73
S&S Violations
13
Accidents
$133K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609204
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees7
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8413890, -81.9033330
Nearest TownEthel

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.