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
Operator: Rex Coal Company, Inc.
Controller: Joseph T Bennett
Location: Closplint, Harlan County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 461 →| 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
View all 18 →| 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
View all 85 →| 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 |
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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.