Key Takeaway
Highsplint Preparation Plant is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Lejunior, Harlan County, KY. It has 1,052 violations on record (330 S&S) and $192K in proposed penalties. Operated by Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC.
Highsplint Preparation Plant
Operator: Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC
Controller: Joseph T Bennett
Location: Lejunior, Harlan County, KY
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 1,052 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/28/2022 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/14/2018 | 62.190(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 01/09/2018 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 05/10/2016 | 77.216-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 03/01/2016 | 77.216-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/10/2015 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/08/2015 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/03/2015 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/18/2015 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $873 |
| 03/18/2015 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 03/17/2015 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/16/2015 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/11/2015 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/11/2015 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/10/2015 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/10/2015 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 03/10/2015 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/04/2015 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/04/2015 | 77.400(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $460 |
| 03/04/2015 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 26 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 01/30/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 88d lost |
| 12/30/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/13/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/30/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 06/29/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 31d lost |
| 02/18/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/11/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 05/19/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 50d lost |
| 06/23/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 196 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | 03/05/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 10/07/2025 | 10/09/2025 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 05/30/2025 | 09/15/2025 | 36.00 | 4 |
| 03/17/2025 | 03/17/2025 | 22.00 | 2 |
| 12/11/2024 | 12/11/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 12/11/2024 | 12/11/2024 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 09/23/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 20.50 | 2 |
| 04/04/2024 | 04/04/2024 | 20.00 | 2 |
| 02/07/2024 | 02/07/2024 | 14.00 | 2 |
| 12/06/2023 | 12/19/2023 | 22.50 | 3 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Highsplint Preparation Plant have?
Highsplint Preparation Plant has 1052 MSHA violations on record, of which 330 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $192K.
What type of mine is Highsplint Preparation Plant?
Highsplint Preparation Plant is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Lejunior, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Highsplint Preparation Plant?
According to MSHA records, Highsplint Preparation Plant has 26 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Highsplint Preparation Plant?
Highsplint Preparation Plant is operated by Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC and controlled by Joseph T Bennett. MSHA Mine ID: 1512602.