Key Takeaway
White Flame Surface Mine is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Ragland, Mingo County, WV. It has 349 violations on record (179 S&S) and $157K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.
White Flame Surface Mine
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Ragland, Mingo County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 349 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2022 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/01/2022 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $215 |
| 11/02/2021 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/14/2021 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/14/2021 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/13/2021 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $139 |
| 04/19/2021 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 04/19/2021 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $202 |
| 11/04/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/04/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/21/2020 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 10/21/2020 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 10/21/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $137 |
| 10/21/2020 | 71.402(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $135 |
| 10/21/2020 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/20/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $137 |
| 02/04/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/23/2020 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $298 |
| 01/23/2020 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $298 |
| 01/15/2020 | 48.23(c)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 40 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2020 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 11/07/2013 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/03/2013 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 07/22/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 121d lost |
| 04/15/2013 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 02/19/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 12d lost, 53d restricted |
| 01/07/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 11/09/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 10/16/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 09/09/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 87d lost |
Inspections
View all 75 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 09/26/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 01/23/2024 | 02/29/2024 | 21.75 | 2 |
| 05/23/2023 | 06/15/2023 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 0.25 | 1 |
| 10/26/2022 | 10/28/2022 | 32.00 | 1 |
| 08/03/2022 | 08/08/2022 | 25.75 | 2 |
| 06/23/2022 | 06/23/2022 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 05/06/2022 | 06/08/2022 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 02/01/2022 | 02/03/2022 | 6.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does White Flame Surface Mine have?
White Flame Surface Mine has 349 MSHA violations on record, of which 179 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $157K.
What type of mine is White Flame Surface Mine?
White Flame Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Ragland, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at White Flame Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, White Flame Surface Mine has 40 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates White Flame Surface Mine?
White Flame Surface Mine is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608632.