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

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Kentucky Fuel Corporation

Controller: James C Justice III

Location: Lyburn, Logan County, WV

Employees: 3

508
Violations
226
S&S Violations
33
Accidents
$471K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID4608973
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.7583330, -81.9563890
Nearest TownLyburn

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.