Establishment profile
RAY CLEARING, INC.
IMPERIAL COAL TRACT CABIN CREEK, CABIN CREEK, WV, 25035
113310 — Logging
Summary
RAY CLEARING, INC. has accumulated 23 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 10 years of recorded history, with $17,600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 658 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RAY CLEARING, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $17,600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 D01 VI | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 H02 II | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 D03 II | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 F02 VIII | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 H02 V | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 D01 IV | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 D01 V | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 D01 VII A | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 D02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 D06 III | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 E01 I | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 I07 I | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 D09 I | 1 | 1 | $800 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 D04 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 F03 VII | 1 | 1 | $200 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 I10 I | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 I11 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0266 E01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F06 II | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 |
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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 1133 within WV. Peer group: 658 employers. This establishment has 23 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RAY CLEARING, 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 RAY CLEARING, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 10+ years. Most recent activity: 10 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 RAY CLEARING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WV — for RAY CLEARING, 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 RAY CLEARING, 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. 1 citation · 1S&S · 1 contractor · $873 proposed / $873 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8064523 | Fola Surface Mine No 2 Clay, WV contractor: Ray Clearing, Inc. | Mar 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $873 | $873 |
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 RAY CLEARING, 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 RAY CLEARING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RAY CLEARING, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RAY CLEARING, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-04 | Planned | 23 | 22 | $17,600 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RAY CLEARING, 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 RAY CLEARING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- RAY CLEARING, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 23 violations and $17,600 in total penalties.
- How does RAY CLEARING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- RAY CLEARING, INC. operates in the logging industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.2.