Key Takeaway
West Cazy Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Clothier, Boone County, WV. It has 143 violations on record (63 S&S) and $71K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.
West Cazy Surface Mine
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Clothier, Boone County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 143 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2021 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $183 |
| 12/14/2021 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/30/2010 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 07/13/2009 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/13/2009 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/13/2009 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/08/2009 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 07/08/2009 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 07/08/2009 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/24/2009 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 06/24/2009 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 06/24/2009 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $11,306 |
| 06/23/2009 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 06/23/2009 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,111 |
| 06/23/2009 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 06/22/2009 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 06/22/2009 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 06/22/2009 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $873 |
| 06/22/2009 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $873 |
| 06/17/2009 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 29 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 116d restricted |
| 08/14/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/30/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 300d lost |
| 01/22/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/20/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 239d lost |
| 01/14/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 21d lost |
| 10/18/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 58d lost |
| 09/09/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 201d lost |
| 08/18/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
| 08/11/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
Inspections
View all 63 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2024 | 01/28/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 08/08/2023 | 08/08/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 11/22/2022 | 03/08/2023 | 10.50 | 2 |
| 08/16/2022 | 08/23/2022 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 03/31/2022 | 05/10/2022 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 01/18/2022 | 01/18/2022 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 01/06/2022 | 01/18/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/19/2021 | 12/30/2021 | 35.75 | 1 |
| 04/09/2021 | 07/06/2021 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 10/13/2020 | 12/16/2020 | 26.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does West Cazy Surface Mine have?
West Cazy Surface Mine has 143 MSHA violations on record, of which 63 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $71K.
What type of mine is West Cazy Surface Mine?
West Cazy Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Clothier, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at West Cazy Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, West Cazy Surface Mine has 29 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates West Cazy Surface Mine?
West Cazy Surface Mine is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608549.