Key Takeaway
Twilight Mtr Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Twilight, Boone County, WV. It has 1,216 violations on record (545 S&S) and $1.7M in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.
Twilight Mtr Surface Mine
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Twilight, Boone County, WV
Employees: 33
Recent Violations
View all 1,216 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,968 |
| 01/13/2026 | 71.501 | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 01/13/2026 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 01/13/2026 | 77.1109(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2025 | 77.1005(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,320 |
| 11/12/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/06/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $592 |
| 11/06/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $177 |
| 11/06/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,252 |
| 11/06/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $177 |
| 11/06/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
| 11/06/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
| 11/06/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
| 11/06/2025 | 77.1607(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 11/04/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 11/04/2025 | 77.1607(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 11/04/2025 | 77.1710(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 10/29/2025 | 47.32(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/29/2025 | 77.106 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/28/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 219 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/29/2025 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 07/15/2024 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/19/2023 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/19/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/29/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 03/15/2023 | EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/05/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 14d lost, 10d restricted |
| 09/07/2022 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 07/21/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 234d lost |
Inspections
View all 232 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | 01/14/2026 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 01/13/2026 | 01/13/2026 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 01/09/2026 | 01/09/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 12/04/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 11/20/2025 | 11/20/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 11/20/2025 | 11/20/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 11/19/2025 | 01/07/2026 | 16.50 | 2 |
| 11/19/2025 | 11/19/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 11/13/2025 | 11/14/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 11/12/2025 | 11/13/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Twilight Mtr Surface Mine have?
Twilight Mtr Surface Mine has 1216 MSHA violations on record, of which 545 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.7M.
What type of mine is Twilight Mtr Surface Mine?
Twilight Mtr Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Twilight, Boone County, WV. It currently has 33 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Twilight Mtr Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Twilight Mtr Surface Mine has 219 reported accident/injury records and 4 fatalities on file.
Who operates Twilight Mtr Surface Mine?
Twilight Mtr Surface Mine is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608645.