Key Takeaway
HOWARDS CREEK MINE is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Haddix, Breathitt County, KY. It has 12 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by MAPLE CREEK LLC.
HOWARDS CREEK MINE
Operator: MAPLE CREEK LLC
Controller: Dallas Groth
Location: Haddix, Breathitt County, KY
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 12 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/05/2026 | 72.620 | S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 12/03/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/03/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/06/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 09/18/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/18/2023 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 09/18/2023 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/21/2019 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/10/2019 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/10/2019 | 77.1605(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/10/2019 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 20 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | 01/07/2026 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 01/05/2026 | 01/05/2026 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 10/22/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 104.25 | 7 |
| 09/02/2025 | 09/18/2025 | 48.25 | 4 |
| 03/19/2025 | 03/19/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 09/18/2024 | 09/25/2024 | 15.00 | 2 |
| 06/28/2024 | 06/28/2024 | 9.50 | 2 |
| 03/05/2024 | 03/11/2024 | 12.50 | 2 |
| 12/07/2023 | 12/07/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 09/18/2023 | 09/26/2023 | 29.75 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does HOWARDS CREEK MINE have?
HOWARDS CREEK MINE has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is HOWARDS CREEK MINE?
HOWARDS CREEK MINE is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Haddix, Breathitt County, KY. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at HOWARDS CREEK MINE?
According to MSHA records, HOWARDS CREEK MINE has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates HOWARDS CREEK MINE?
HOWARDS CREEK MINE is operated by MAPLE CREEK LLC and controlled by Dallas Groth. MSHA Mine ID: 1519832.