Key Takeaway

K-3 is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Coal, located in Louellen, Harlan County, KY. It has 937 violations on record (269 S&S) and $383K in proposed penalties. Operated by Harlan Cumberland Coal Company, LLC.

K-3

Temporarily Idled Underground Coal

Operator: Harlan Cumberland Coal Company, LLC

Controller: Joseph T Bennett

Location: Louellen, Harlan County, KY

937
Violations
269
S&S Violations
60
Accidents
$383K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/27/2021 75.1711 Non-S&S $0
06/30/2020 75.1711 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/18/2019 75.364(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
09/05/2019 75.364(a)(1) Non-S&S $0
07/10/2019 75.364(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
08/09/2018 75.364(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/09/2018 75.333(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/07/2018 75.364(h) Non-S&S HighNegligence $118
08/07/2018 75.310(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/19/2018 Non-S&S $0
05/25/2018 Non-S&S $0
05/24/2018 75.333(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
03/21/2018 75.1732(a)(3) S&S NoNegligence $118
02/13/2018 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $429
02/13/2018 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/13/2018 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/12/2018 75.1107-16(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/12/2018 75.380(d)(4)(ii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/12/2018 75.512-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/12/2018 75.1504(b)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/08/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/06/2017 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 308d lost
12/08/2016 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
10/24/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/16/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/26/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/18/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost
07/12/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/31/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost
07/21/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/24/2026 02/24/2026 3.00 1
12/03/2025 12/03/2025 3.00 1
09/02/2025 09/02/2025 1.50 1
05/20/2025 05/20/2025 4.50 1
02/24/2025 02/24/2025 0.75 1
11/26/2024 11/26/2024 3.00 1
09/20/2024 09/20/2024 5.00 1
06/24/2024 06/24/2024 5.00 2
03/20/2024 03/20/2024 4.50 1
08/01/2023 08/01/2023 2.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518277
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9127780, -83.0936110
Nearest TownLouellen

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does K-3 have?

K-3 has 937 MSHA violations on record, of which 269 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $383K.

What type of mine is K-3?

K-3 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Louellen, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at K-3?

According to MSHA records, K-3 has 60 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates K-3?

K-3 is operated by Harlan Cumberland Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Joseph T Bennett. MSHA Mine ID: 1518277.