Key Takeaway

Justus Preparation Plant is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Stearns, Mccreary County, KY. It has 43 violations on record (14 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Southfork Coal Company.

Justus Preparation Plant

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Southfork Coal Company

Controller: Kenneth L Stacy

Location: Stearns, Mccreary County, KY

Employees: 4

43
Violations
14
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/30/2020 77.216(d) S&S LowNegligence $2,041
07/30/2020 77.1605(k) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/09/2018 77.512 S&S ModNegligence $225
10/31/2017 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
10/31/2017 77.1103(a) S&S ModNegligence $116
10/31/2017 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/31/2017 47.31(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
10/31/2017 47.51 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/31/2017 48.23(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/13/2017 77.216(d) Non-S&S $0
07/05/2017 77.216-3(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/05/2017 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $129
06/08/2017 48.28(a) S&S ModNegligence $129
04/10/2017 77.216-3(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
03/16/2017 71.402(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
02/09/2017 77.216-3(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
12/21/2016 77.216-3(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
04/28/2014 77.216-3(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/17/2014 48.23 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/17/2014 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/02/2026 02/06/2026 12.50 1
10/22/2025 10/27/2025 22.00 2
05/09/2025 08/26/2025 21.00 2
01/23/2025 01/27/2025 8.00 1
10/07/2024 10/08/2024 11.50 1
07/23/2024 07/23/2024 8.00 1
04/30/2024 05/02/2024 11.50 1
03/21/2024 03/21/2024 10.50 1
02/20/2024 02/20/2024 10.00 1
11/15/2023 11/15/2023 11.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1512421
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.6902780, -84.5183330
Nearest TownStearns

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Justus Preparation Plant have?

Justus Preparation Plant has 43 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.

What type of mine is Justus Preparation Plant?

Justus Preparation Plant is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Stearns, Mccreary County, KY. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Justus Preparation Plant?

According to MSHA records, Justus Preparation Plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Justus Preparation Plant?

Justus Preparation Plant is operated by Southfork Coal Company and controlled by Kenneth L Stacy. MSHA Mine ID: 1512421.