Key Takeaway
SPROUSE CREEK PROCESSING PLANT is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Lobata, Mingo County, WV. It has 184 violations on record (77 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by LEXINGTON COAL COMPANY, LLC.
SPROUSE CREEK PROCESSING PLANT
Operator: LEXINGTON COAL COMPANY, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Lobata, Mingo County, WV
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 184 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/16/2025 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/16/2025 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/08/2025 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 10/08/2025 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $168 |
| 10/08/2025 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 07/29/2025 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 07/29/2025 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 07/21/2025 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 07/21/2025 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 10/24/2023 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/12/2023 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $159 |
| 08/24/2021 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/24/2020 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/27/2016 | 77.1713(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 12/02/2013 | 77.216-3(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/13/2011 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/12/2011 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/10/2011 | 77.200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 09/09/2011 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 27 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2015 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/08/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/23/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 5d lost, 12d restricted |
| 11/06/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 22d lost |
| 10/03/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 09/25/2010 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/18/2010 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 7d lost, 9d restricted |
| 09/12/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/24/2010 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/23/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 175 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 02/18/2026 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 10/08/2025 | 10/16/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 07/21/2025 | 07/29/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 04/07/2025 | 04/08/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 02/12/2025 | 02/12/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 11/25/2024 | 11/25/2024 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 07/16/2024 | 07/16/2024 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 05/01/2024 | 05/02/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 02/12/2024 | 02/15/2024 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 10/12/2023 | 10/24/2023 | 7.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does SPROUSE CREEK PROCESSING PLANT have?
SPROUSE CREEK PROCESSING PLANT has 184 MSHA violations on record, of which 77 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.
What type of mine is SPROUSE CREEK PROCESSING PLANT?
SPROUSE CREEK PROCESSING PLANT is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Lobata, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at SPROUSE CREEK PROCESSING PLANT?
According to MSHA records, SPROUSE CREEK PROCESSING PLANT has 27 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates SPROUSE CREEK PROCESSING PLANT?
SPROUSE CREEK PROCESSING PLANT is operated by LEXINGTON COAL COMPANY, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4605368.