Key Takeaway
ROCKSPRING PLANT is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in East Lynn, Wayne County, WV. It has 355 violations on record (91 S&S) and $71K in proposed penalties. Operated by LEXINGTON COAL COMPANY, LLC.
ROCKSPRING PLANT
Operator: LEXINGTON COAL COMPANY, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: East Lynn, Wayne County, WV
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 355 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2025 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/27/2025 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $168 |
| 06/11/2025 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 06/11/2025 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 05/28/2025 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 12/03/2024 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $260 |
| 02/16/2024 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $164 |
| 11/15/2023 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/15/2023 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/08/2023 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $159 |
| 11/08/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/08/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/08/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/08/2023 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $488 |
| 10/31/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,065 |
| 10/31/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,065 |
| 10/31/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $2,065 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 34 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2018 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/19/2016 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 11/10/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 03/09/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 10/24/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/02/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/22/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/07/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/05/2012 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/03/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
Inspections
View all 222 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 11/19/2025 | 11/21/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 10/27/2025 | 11/13/2025 | 41.00 | 1 |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 08/25/2025 | 08/25/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 06/17/2025 | 06/17/2025 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 05/28/2025 | 06/11/2025 | 20.25 | 1 |
| 03/24/2025 | 03/25/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 02/25/2025 | 02/26/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 12/03/2024 | 12/18/2024 | 20.75 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does ROCKSPRING PLANT have?
ROCKSPRING PLANT has 355 MSHA violations on record, of which 91 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $71K.
What type of mine is ROCKSPRING PLANT?
ROCKSPRING PLANT is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in East Lynn, Wayne County, WV. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at ROCKSPRING PLANT?
According to MSHA records, ROCKSPRING PLANT has 34 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates ROCKSPRING PLANT?
ROCKSPRING PLANT is operated by LEXINGTON COAL COMPANY, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608030.