Key Takeaway

BEP Hignite is a abandoned facility mine producing Coal, located in Middlesboro, Bell County, KY. It has 893 violations on record (441 S&S) and $151K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bell Energy Partners LLC..

BEP Hignite

Abandoned Facility Coal

Operator: Bell Energy Partners LLC.

Controller: Darrell Wagner

Location: Middlesboro, Bell County, KY

893
Violations
441
S&S Violations
22
Accidents
$151K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/15/2021 77.216-3(a)(1) Non-S&S $0
11/15/2021 77.216-3(a)(2) Non-S&S $0
11/15/2021 77.216(d) Non-S&S $0
11/09/2021 77.216-3(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $139
11/09/2021 77.216-3(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $139
11/09/2021 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $139
10/28/2021 77.502 Non-S&S $0
10/28/2021 77.1110 Non-S&S $0
09/21/2021 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
09/21/2021 48.31 S&S ModNegligence $139
09/21/2021 48.31 S&S ModNegligence $139
09/21/2021 48.31 Non-S&S ModNegligence $139
09/21/2021 48.31 S&S ModNegligence $504
09/21/2021 48.31 S&S ModNegligence $504
09/21/2021 77.1713(a) S&S HighNegligence $1,907
09/21/2021 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $139
09/21/2021 77.1110 S&S ModNegligence $504
03/11/2021 77.502 Non-S&S $0
03/02/2021 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $139
12/02/2020 41.11(b) Non-S&S $0

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/09/2018 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/21/2008 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/06/2008 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/19/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/27/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 324d lost
09/12/2006 POWERED HAULAGE ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/18/2006 POWERED HAULAGE ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/16/2006 POWERED HAULAGE ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/10/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 30d lost, 10d restricted
08/19/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 231d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/13/2023 04/13/2023 9.00 1
03/13/2023 03/13/2023 8.00 1
12/13/2022 12/13/2022 6.00 1
04/26/2022 07/14/2022 34.25 1
02/28/2022 02/28/2022 11.50 1
11/09/2021 11/15/2021 28.00 2
10/27/2021 10/28/2021 8.50 1
10/12/2021 10/12/2021 4.00 1
09/01/2021 09/01/2021 4.50 1
08/16/2021 09/27/2021 49.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1510212
Mine TypeFacility
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.6136110, -83.7933330
Nearest TownMiddlesboro

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does BEP Hignite have?

BEP Hignite has 893 MSHA violations on record, of which 441 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $151K.

What type of mine is BEP Hignite?

BEP Hignite is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Middlesboro, Bell County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at BEP Hignite?

According to MSHA records, BEP Hignite has 22 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.

Who operates BEP Hignite?

BEP Hignite is operated by Bell Energy Partners LLC. and controlled by Darrell Wagner. MSHA Mine ID: 1510212.