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
Operator: Southfork Coal Company
Controller: Kenneth L Stacy
Location: Stearns, Mccreary County, KY
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 43 →| 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
View all 135 →| 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
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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.