Key Takeaway
Highsplint is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Cumberland, Harlan County, KY. It has 822 violations on record (228 S&S) and $165K in proposed penalties. Operated by Parton Bros. Contracting Inc..
Highsplint
Operator: Parton Bros. Contracting Inc.
Controller: John H Parton
Location: Cumberland, Harlan County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 822 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2011 | 75.1103-8(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 12/05/2011 | 75.1722(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 12/05/2011 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/01/2011 | 75.1403-10(l) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/01/2011 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/30/2011 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/30/2011 | 75.1101-10 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/30/2011 | 75.1101-10 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/27/2011 | 75.333(d)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/23/2011 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/22/2011 | 75.807 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/26/2011 | 75.1714-8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 08/24/2011 | 75.604 | S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 08/23/2011 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 08/23/2011 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 08/23/2011 | 75.1710 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 08/23/2011 | 75.512 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,304 |
| 08/23/2011 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/17/2011 | 75.1106-3(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $425 |
| 08/15/2011 | 75.1719-1(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 36 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2009 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/10/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 22d lost |
| 02/08/2007 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 08/10/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 4d restricted |
| 07/20/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/14/2006 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 01/27/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/07/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 03/12/2003 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 27d lost |
| 08/19/2002 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 45d restricted |
Inspections
View all 160 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2012 | 02/14/2012 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 01/09/2012 | 01/10/2012 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 12/19/2011 | 12/27/2011 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 12/15/2011 | 02/09/2012 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 11/17/2011 | 12/07/2011 | 71.50 | 1 |
| 10/19/2011 | 11/22/2011 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 08/02/2011 | 09/06/2011 | 122.75 | 2 |
| 07/08/2011 | 11/10/2011 | 20.25 | 2 |
| 06/14/2011 | 06/30/2011 | 127.25 | 2 |
| 05/25/2011 | 05/25/2011 | 11.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Highsplint have?
Highsplint has 822 MSHA violations on record, of which 228 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $165K.
What type of mine is Highsplint?
Highsplint is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Cumberland, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Highsplint?
According to MSHA records, Highsplint has 36 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Highsplint?
Highsplint is operated by Parton Bros. Contracting Inc. and controlled by John H Parton. MSHA Mine ID: 1518196.