Key Takeaway
Winifrede Surface Mine is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Sidney, Pike County, KY. It has 857 violations on record (363 S&S) and $535K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.
Winifrede Surface Mine
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Sidney, Pike County, KY
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 857 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/24/2025 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/20/2025 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/09/2025 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 10/09/2025 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 08/04/2025 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 07/16/2025 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 05/10/2024 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 03/19/2024 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/08/2023 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 09/18/2023 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/15/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $159 |
| 08/15/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/08/2023 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/25/2022 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/13/2022 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 04/06/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
| 04/04/2022 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/15/2022 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 51 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/08/2016 | FIRE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 126d lost |
| 01/08/2016 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/08/2016 | FIRE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 95d lost |
| 10/27/2014 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 30d lost |
| 06/07/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 03/04/2014 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/24/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/19/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 342d lost |
| 06/16/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 341 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 01/12/2026 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 10/06/2025 | 10/30/2025 | 55.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2025 | 08/06/2025 | 69.50 | 1 |
| 10/01/2024 | 03/12/2025 | 65.00 | 3 |
| 04/01/2024 | 08/28/2024 | 99.50 | 2 |
| 10/31/2023 | 03/26/2024 | 88.00 | 2 |
| 04/03/2023 | 09/22/2023 | 119.50 | 3 |
| 10/21/2022 | 03/29/2023 | 113.50 | 2 |
| 04/01/2022 | 08/05/2022 | 74.25 | 2 |
| 10/04/2021 | 03/23/2022 | 155.50 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Winifrede Surface Mine have?
Winifrede Surface Mine has 857 MSHA violations on record, of which 363 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $535K.
What type of mine is Winifrede Surface Mine?
Winifrede Surface Mine is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Sidney, Pike County, KY. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Winifrede Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Winifrede Surface Mine has 51 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Winifrede Surface Mine?
Winifrede Surface Mine is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1509724.