Key Takeaway
CHM 1 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Williamsburg, Whitley County, KY. It has 121 violations on record (22 S&S) and $44K in proposed penalties. Operated by Contract Highwall Mining, LLC.
CHM 1
Operator: Contract Highwall Mining, LLC
Controller: F D Justice II; Greg Henzman
Location: Williamsburg, Whitley County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 121 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/11/2024 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/09/2024 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 12/14/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/14/2023 | 77.603 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/14/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/25/2023 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/25/2023 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/25/2023 | 50.30 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/25/2023 | 72.100(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/25/2023 | 48.26 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $159 |
| 02/14/2023 | 77.1702(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/14/2023 | 50.30 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/05/2022 | 77.1702(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/05/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/05/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/01/2021 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/20/2021 | 48.23(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/18/2021 | 72.100(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/06/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 8 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2024 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
| 07/09/2019 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/14/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 196d lost |
| 01/29/2013 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/06/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 16d lost |
| 06/11/2008 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 12/26/2007 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 115d lost |
| 12/08/2006 | ENTRAPMENT | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 76 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 18.00 | 1 | |
| 12/01/2025 | 12/15/2025 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 06/24/2025 | 07/22/2025 | 47.75 | 3 |
| 12/09/2024 | 12/12/2024 | 38.00 | 2 |
| 10/07/2024 | 10/10/2024 | 31.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/05/2024 | 41.50 | 1 |
| 01/02/2024 | 01/02/2024 | 8.50 | 2 |
| 10/16/2023 | 12/21/2023 | 45.25 | 2 |
| 08/24/2023 | 08/24/2023 | 1.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does CHM 1 have?
CHM 1 has 121 MSHA violations on record, of which 22 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $44K.
What type of mine is CHM 1?
CHM 1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Williamsburg, Whitley County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at CHM 1?
According to MSHA records, CHM 1 has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates CHM 1?
CHM 1 is operated by Contract Highwall Mining, LLC and controlled by F D Justice II; Greg Henzman. MSHA Mine ID: 1518765.