Key Takeaway

K-4 Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Closplint, Harlan County, KY. It has 461 violations on record (141 S&S) and $154K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rex Coal Company, Inc..

K-4 Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Rex Coal Company, Inc.

Controller: Joseph T Bennett

Location: Closplint, Harlan County, KY

461
Violations
141
S&S Violations
18
Accidents
$154K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/15/2014 75.364(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/09/2014 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $745
04/08/2014 Non-S&S $0
04/07/2014 Non-S&S ModNegligence $196
04/07/2014 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/12/2014 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/05/2014 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
02/05/2014 77.513 S&S ModNegligence $585
01/16/2014 75.1506(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/09/2014 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/09/2014 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/08/2014 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/08/2014 75.900-4 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/08/2014 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
01/08/2014 75.1200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/08/2013 Non-S&S $0
09/10/2013 75.380(d)(7)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/10/2013 75.380(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/10/2013 75.1600-2(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/10/2013 75.1600-3(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/08/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/07/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/04/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 107d lost
08/30/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
08/25/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/10/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
03/03/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
09/17/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
06/05/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 134d lost
01/24/2009 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 28d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/05/2023 07/05/2023 2.00 1
05/22/2023 05/22/2023 1.50 1
03/22/2023 03/22/2023 1.25 1
12/12/2022 12/12/2022 2.50 1
08/22/2022 08/22/2022 2.00 1
05/26/2022 05/26/2022 0.50 1
01/20/2022 01/20/2022 2.00 1
10/21/2021 10/21/2021 2.00 1
09/15/2021 09/15/2021 6.00 1
06/10/2021 06/10/2021 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1516457
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.8961110, -83.0616670
Nearest TownClosplint

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does K-4 Mine have?

K-4 Mine has 461 MSHA violations on record, of which 141 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $154K.

What type of mine is K-4 Mine?

K-4 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Closplint, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at K-4 Mine?

According to MSHA records, K-4 Mine has 18 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates K-4 Mine?

K-4 Mine is operated by Rex Coal Company, Inc. and controlled by Joseph T Bennett. MSHA Mine ID: 1516457.