Key Takeaway
Catron Mountain is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in harlan, Harlan County, KY. It has 66 violations on record (16 S&S) and $33K in proposed penalties. Operated by Black Mountain Energy LLC.
Catron Mountain
Operator: Black Mountain Energy LLC
Controller: Robby Jessee
Location: harlan, Harlan County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 66 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2025 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/07/2025 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 05/06/2025 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 05/06/2025 | 48.28(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 02/03/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/29/2025 | 77.1000 | S&S | HighNegligence | $3,022 |
| 01/29/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | Reckless | $4,871 |
| 09/17/2024 | 72.100(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/10/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 09/10/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 09/10/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/28/2024 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/28/2024 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/21/2024 | 72.620 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 08/21/2024 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/15/2024 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/15/2024 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/15/2024 | 77.1007(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $626 |
| 08/15/2024 | 77.400(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $626 |
| 08/15/2024 | 72.620 | S&S | HighNegligence | $6,538 |
Inspections
View all 15 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 12/11/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 06/18/2025 | 06/30/2025 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 05/06/2025 | 06/12/2025 | 15.00 | 3 |
| 05/05/2025 | 06/03/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 01/29/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 71.00 | 4 |
| 10/11/2024 | 12/12/2024 | 90.50 | 6 |
| 10/02/2024 | 10/17/2024 | 25.25 | 2 |
| 08/15/2024 | 08/19/2024 | 5.75 | 2 |
| 08/05/2024 | 08/15/2024 | 47.50 | 3 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Catron Mountain have?
Catron Mountain has 66 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $33K.
What type of mine is Catron Mountain?
Catron Mountain is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in harlan, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Catron Mountain?
According to MSHA records, Catron Mountain has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Catron Mountain?
Catron Mountain is operated by Black Mountain Energy LLC and controlled by Robby Jessee. MSHA Mine ID: 1519937.