Key Takeaway
WV-3 Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Lyburn, Logan County, WV. It has 508 violations on record (226 S&S) and $471K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kentucky Fuel Corporation.
WV-3 Surface Mine
Operator: Kentucky Fuel Corporation
Controller: James C Justice III
Location: Lyburn, Logan County, WV
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 508 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 04/23/2024 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $357 |
| 01/05/2024 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/06/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/06/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/06/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/06/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/20/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $164 |
| 11/20/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $164 |
| 11/20/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $164 |
| 11/20/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $164 |
| 11/13/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 11/13/2023 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $5,888 |
| 10/10/2023 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,182 |
| 10/10/2023 | 77.1004(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $35,084 |
| 10/10/2023 | 77.1000 | S&S | HighNegligence | $27,599 |
| 10/10/2023 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,529 |
| 09/20/2023 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | HighNegligence | $22,777 |
| 09/20/2023 | 77.1000 | S&S | HighNegligence | $22,777 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 33 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2016 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 06/17/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/10/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 05/08/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 75d lost, 2d restricted |
| 12/06/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/14/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 110d lost |
| 10/31/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 169d lost |
| 10/23/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 99d lost |
| 09/25/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/25/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
Inspections
View all 106 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | 15.50 | 2 | |
| 01/21/2026 | 01/21/2026 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 09/25/2024 | 09/25/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 04/23/2024 | 04/23/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 11/13/2023 | 01/02/2024 | 20.50 | 2 |
| 10/10/2023 | 02/07/2024 | 100.00 | 4 |
| 09/09/2023 | 09/09/2023 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 09/06/2023 | 09/07/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 09/05/2023 | 09/05/2023 | 5.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does WV-3 Surface Mine have?
WV-3 Surface Mine has 508 MSHA violations on record, of which 226 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $471K.
What type of mine is WV-3 Surface Mine?
WV-3 Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Lyburn, Logan County, WV. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at WV-3 Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, WV-3 Surface Mine has 33 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates WV-3 Surface Mine?
WV-3 Surface Mine is operated by Kentucky Fuel Corporation and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 4608973.