Key Takeaway

K-2 Preparation Plant is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Evanston, Breathitt County, KY. It has 187 violations on record (39 S&S) and $25K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kentucky Fuel Corporation.

K-2 Preparation Plant

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Kentucky Fuel Corporation

Controller: James C Justice III

Location: Evanston, Breathitt County, KY

Employees: 1

187
Violations
39
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$25K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/05/2023 77.205(a) Non-S&S $0
12/05/2023 77.216(d) Non-S&S $0
11/03/2023 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $159
11/03/2023 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $220
11/22/2022 77.216-3(a)(1) Non-S&S $0
09/21/2022 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/21/2022 77.216-3(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/09/2021 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
03/18/2021 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/17/2019 77.502 S&S NoNegligence $121
06/17/2019 77.1707(a) S&S NoNegligence $121
06/08/2019 77.216-3(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
06/08/2019 77.216-3(d)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/29/2018 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/05/2018 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/05/2018 50.40(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
11/08/2017 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/08/2017 77.207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
11/08/2017 50.40(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
11/08/2017 77.509(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/12/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/21/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/16/2001 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/30/2001 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/05/2026 01/22/2026 31.50 1
12/15/2025 12/16/2025 12.00 1
06/09/2025 09/15/2025 34.00 1
01/18/2025 01/22/2025 14.00 1
11/12/2024 11/25/2024 19.00 1
07/09/2024 08/12/2024 19.00 1
05/30/2024 06/12/2024 32.00 3
05/23/2024 05/23/2024 5.00 1
02/01/2024 02/20/2024 18.50 1
10/31/2023 12/19/2023 45.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1513254
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week1.0
Coordinates37.5169440, -83.5388890
Nearest TownEvanston

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does K-2 Preparation Plant have?

K-2 Preparation Plant has 187 MSHA violations on record, of which 39 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $25K.

What type of mine is K-2 Preparation Plant?

K-2 Preparation Plant is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Evanston, Breathitt County, KY. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at K-2 Preparation Plant?

According to MSHA records, K-2 Preparation Plant has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates K-2 Preparation Plant?

K-2 Preparation Plant is operated by Kentucky Fuel Corporation and controlled by James C Justice III. MSHA Mine ID: 1513254.