Key Takeaway
HCM Plant/Loadout is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Middlesboro, Bell County, KY. It has 629 violations on record (279 S&S) and $67K in proposed penalties. Operated by Hurricane Creek Mining LLC.
HCM Plant/Loadout
Operator: Hurricane Creek Mining LLC
Controller: Johnny Asher; Jessica Asher
Location: Middlesboro, Bell County, KY
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 629 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2024 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/09/2024 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/28/2024 | 77.507 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/24/2023 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/24/2023 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 07/15/2022 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 07/15/2022 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/28/2022 | 77.200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/10/2022 | 77.1606(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/10/2022 | 77.1606(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/20/2022 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/15/2021 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/14/2021 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/14/2021 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/14/2021 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/25/2021 | 72.100(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/13/2020 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/14/2019 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/14/2019 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/15/2019 | 77.410(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 22 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 151d lost |
| 06/06/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/05/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 04/23/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/24/2009 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/12/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 263d lost |
| 04/30/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 02/11/2008 | FIRE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 01/09/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 04/17/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 145d lost |
Inspections
View all 142 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | 03/05/2026 | 20.75 | 2 |
| 06/30/2025 | 07/30/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 02/20/2025 | 02/20/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 10/08/2024 | 10/24/2024 | 45.00 | 3 |
| 09/05/2024 | 09/05/2024 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 05/06/2024 | 05/13/2024 | 25.75 | 2 |
| 01/04/2024 | 03/21/2024 | 64.50 | 4 |
| 04/26/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 57.00 | 4 |
| 11/04/2022 | 03/06/2023 | 106.50 | 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does HCM Plant/Loadout have?
HCM Plant/Loadout has 629 MSHA violations on record, of which 279 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $67K.
What type of mine is HCM Plant/Loadout?
HCM Plant/Loadout is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Middlesboro, Bell County, KY. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at HCM Plant/Loadout?
According to MSHA records, HCM Plant/Loadout has 22 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates HCM Plant/Loadout?
HCM Plant/Loadout is operated by Hurricane Creek Mining LLC and controlled by Johnny Asher; Jessica Asher. MSHA Mine ID: 1509876.