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

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Contract Highwall Mining, LLC

Controller: F D Justice II; Greg Henzman

Location: Williamsburg, Whitley County, KY

121
Violations
22
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$44K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID1518765
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.8255560, -84.0413890
Nearest TownWilliamsburg

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.