Key Takeaway
HWM #73 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Partridge, Harlan County, KY. It has 71 violations on record (18 S&S) and $52K in proposed penalties. Operated by Commonwealth Mining, LLC.
HWM #73
Operator: Commonwealth Mining, LLC
Controller: SDC LLC; Cox Enterprises LLC
Location: Partridge, Harlan County, KY
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 71 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2026 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 77.701 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/23/2026 | 71.404(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 04/08/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/08/2025 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/28/2025 | 62.130(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/17/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/06/2024 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/13/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/13/2023 | 77.1703 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/18/2023 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 01/27/2021 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 01/26/2021 | 77.402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 01/26/2021 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/20/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 02/19/2020 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
| 02/19/2020 | 77.502 | S&S | NoNegligence | $2,394 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 03/16/2018 | INUNDATION | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/03/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 37d lost |
| 09/07/2016 | MACHINERY | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 11/21/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 11/18/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
Inspections
View all 56 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 57.00 | 3 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 04/30/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 04/28/2025 | 83.00 | 3 |
| 12/30/2024 | 02/04/2025 | 68.00 | 3 |
| 10/02/2024 | 10/02/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 06/06/2024 | 52.50 | 2 |
| 03/05/2024 | 03/21/2024 | 60.75 | 3 |
| 09/26/2023 | 09/26/2023 | 4.50 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does HWM #73 have?
HWM #73 has 71 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $52K.
What type of mine is HWM #73?
HWM #73 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Partridge, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at HWM #73?
According to MSHA records, HWM #73 has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates HWM #73?
HWM #73 is operated by Commonwealth Mining, LLC and controlled by SDC LLC; Cox Enterprises LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4609414.