Key Takeaway

CHM 48 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Rockholds, Whitley County, KY. It has 41 violations on record (3 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Contract Highwall Mining, LLC.

CHM 48

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Contract Highwall Mining, LLC

Controller: F D Justice II; Greg Henzman

Location: Rockholds, Whitley County, KY

Employees: 9

41
Violations
3
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 41 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/03/2026 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
05/28/2025 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/12/2024 72.100(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/02/2024 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/02/2024 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/02/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/02/2024 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/04/2024 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/04/2024 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/27/2023 77.1710(a) S&S ModNegligence $558
07/27/2023 77.1710(d) S&S ModNegligence $558
10/24/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $349
10/24/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
10/19/2022 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/11/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/11/2022 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/03/2022 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/03/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/25/2022 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/25/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/21/2019 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/03/2026 0.00 0
05/08/2025 06/23/2025 68.00 4
03/03/2025 03/03/2025 7.00 1
11/12/2024 11/14/2024 8.25 1
10/01/2024 10/09/2024 29.00 2
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 2.25 1
04/01/2024 04/05/2024 40.25 1
10/13/2023 01/05/2024 41.50 1
07/27/2023 07/27/2023 3.00 1
07/27/2023 07/27/2023 0.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519819
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees9
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates36.8100000, -84.0252780
Nearest TownRockholds

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does CHM 48 have?

CHM 48 has 41 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is CHM 48?

CHM 48 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Rockholds, Whitley County, KY. It currently has 9 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at CHM 48?

According to MSHA records, CHM 48 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates CHM 48?

CHM 48 is operated by Contract Highwall Mining, LLC and controlled by F D Justice II; Greg Henzman. MSHA Mine ID: 1519819.