Establishment profile
L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC.
320 TURNPIKE ROAD, SUMMERSVILLE, WV, 26651
213113 — Support Activities for Coal Mining
Summary
L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC. has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 14 years of recorded history, with $7,980 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 76th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 311 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $7,980 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $2,940 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0254 D09 III | 1 | 1 | $2,940 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E01 | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L04 III | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 2131 within WV. Peer group: 311 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WV — for L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC., not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC. operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 3 citations · 2S&S · 3 contractor · $562 proposed / $562 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8707608 | DBA: Greer Lime Company Pendleton, WV contractor: L J Hughes & Sons Inc | Jul 2012 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $362 | $362 |
| 8707615 | DBA: Greer Lime Company Pendleton, WV contractor: L J Hughes & Sons Inc | Jul 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8022173 | Leer Prep Plant Taylor, WV contractor: L J Hughes & Sons Inc | May 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L J HUGHES & SONS INC 306 ALDERSON AVE · SUMMERSVILLE, WV, 26651 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 1 | 0 | — | Jun 2022 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Health and Human ServicesIGF::OT::IGF CORE DRILLING SERVICEScontract · Last action 2023-11-29$57,870
- Department of the Interior"IGF::OT::IGF" TEST FRESH COAL SAMPLEScontract · Last action 2016-09-13$8,760
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 213113 - SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR COAL MINING. Last action: 2023-11-29. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-15 | Planned | 4 | 3 | $7,980 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- FRANCIS ENTERPRISES, INC.WESTOVER — 1 federal enforcement record
- SPARTAN MINING COMPANY DBA MASS TRANSPORTSTOLLINGS — 1 federal enforcement record
- B.M.S. NATURAL RESOURCES, INC.LOGAN — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 4 violations and $7,980 in total penalties.
- How does L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- L. J. HUGHES & SONS INC. operates in the support activities for coal mining industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.9.