Key Takeaway
D-5 Mine is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Coal, located in Cloversplint, Harlan County, KY. It has 765 violations on record (164 S&S) and $232K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rex Coal Company, Inc..
D-5 Mine
Operator: Rex Coal Company, Inc.
Controller: Joseph T Bennett
Location: Cloversplint, Harlan County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 765 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2021 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 06/30/2020 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $123 |
| 12/02/2019 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/09/2019 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/09/2019 | 75.1600-2(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/13/2019 | 75.333(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/12/2019 | 75.1202-1(b)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 12/12/2018 | 75.333(e)(1)(ii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 12/12/2018 | 75.204(c)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 12/12/2018 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/24/2018 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
| 08/17/2018 | 75.364(i) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
| 05/23/2018 | 75.1714-3(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/08/2018 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/08/2018 | 75.208 | S&S | ModNegligence | $544 |
| 05/08/2018 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 05/03/2018 | 75.1101-9 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/02/2018 | 75.402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/02/2018 | 75.333(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/02/2018 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 39 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 347d lost |
| 08/22/2016 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/06/2016 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 12/01/2015 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 07/22/2015 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/06/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/04/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 131d lost |
| 05/11/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 16d lost |
| 03/10/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 02/02/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 138 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 12/03/2025 | 12/03/2025 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 09/02/2025 | 09/02/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/22/2025 | 05/20/2025 | 24.75 | 1 |
| 02/24/2025 | 02/24/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 11/29/2024 | 11/29/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 09/20/2024 | 09/20/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/24/2024 | 06/24/2024 | 8.00 | 2 |
| 03/20/2024 | 03/20/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 07/05/2023 | 07/05/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does D-5 Mine have?
D-5 Mine has 765 MSHA violations on record, of which 164 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $232K.
What type of mine is D-5 Mine?
D-5 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Cloversplint, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at D-5 Mine?
According to MSHA records, D-5 Mine has 39 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates D-5 Mine?
D-5 Mine is operated by Rex Coal Company, Inc. and controlled by Joseph T Bennett. MSHA Mine ID: 1519260.