Key Takeaway

CHM 10 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Meadow Creek, Whitley County, KY. It has 133 violations on record (22 S&S) and $28K in proposed penalties. Operated by Contract Highwall Mining LLC.

CHM 10

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Contract Highwall Mining LLC

Controller: F D Justice II; Greg Henzman

Location: Meadow Creek, Whitley County, KY

Employees: 9

133
Violations
22
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$28K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 133 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/10/2026 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
11/12/2024 72.100(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/01/2024 77.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
10/01/2024 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/02/2024 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/09/2024 50.30 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/09/2024 77.604 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
12/14/2023 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/30/2023 77.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/30/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/30/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/22/2023 48.29(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
02/22/2023 50.30 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/22/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/22/2023 71.501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/26/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/17/2022 77.1202 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/17/2022 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $321
08/17/2022 77.1710(d) S&S ModNegligence $321
03/01/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/07/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 88d lost

Inspections

View all 70 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/01/2025 02/23/2026 41.50 3
06/23/2025 07/14/2025 38.50 3
11/12/2024 11/14/2024 9.75 1
10/01/2024 10/09/2024 31.00 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 1.75 1
05/16/2024 05/16/2024 4.00 1
04/01/2024 04/23/2024 48.00 1
10/16/2023 01/11/2024 44.50 2
05/30/2023 06/07/2023 54.50 4
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 2.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519187
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees9
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates36.8147220, -84.0150000
Nearest TownMeadow Creek

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does CHM 10 have?

CHM 10 has 133 MSHA violations on record, of which 22 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $28K.

What type of mine is CHM 10?

CHM 10 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Meadow Creek, Whitley County, KY. It currently has 9 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at CHM 10?

According to MSHA records, CHM 10 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates CHM 10?

CHM 10 is operated by Contract Highwall Mining LLC and controlled by F D Justice II; Greg Henzman. MSHA Mine ID: 1519187.