Key Takeaway

K-6 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Grays Knob, Harlan County, KY. It has 167 violations on record (43 S&S) and $53K in proposed penalties. Operated by Harlan Cumberland Coal LLC.

K-6

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Harlan Cumberland Coal LLC

Controller: Joseph T Bennett

Location: Grays Knob, Harlan County, KY

167
Violations
43
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$53K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/27/2021 75.1711 Non-S&S $0
06/29/2020 75.1711 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
09/30/2011 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/30/2011 50.20 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/19/2009 77.600 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/12/2009 75.508 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/29/2009 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
09/29/2009 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/21/2009 Non-S&S $0
09/21/2009 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $17,301
09/16/2009 75.342(a)(4)(ii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/16/2009 75.1702 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/11/2009 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $425
09/11/2009 75.380(d)(7)(vi) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/11/2009 75.380(d)(7)(vii)(A) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/11/2009 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/11/2009 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/11/2009 75.1714-4(c)(2)(ii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/09/2009 75.388(f) S&S ModNegligence $425
09/09/2009 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $425

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/05/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost
10/03/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/24/2025 02/24/2025 0.75 1
11/26/2024 11/26/2024 1.00 1
09/20/2024 09/20/2024 5.00 1
06/24/2024 06/24/2024 7.00 2
03/20/2024 03/20/2024 4.50 1
08/01/2023 08/01/2023 2.00 1
06/22/2023 06/22/2023 5.50 2
03/22/2023 03/22/2023 2.50 1
12/13/2022 12/13/2022 2.50 1
09/21/2022 09/21/2022 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519117
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.8900000, -83.1152780
Nearest TownGrays Knob

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does K-6 have?

K-6 has 167 MSHA violations on record, of which 43 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $53K.

What type of mine is K-6?

K-6 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Grays Knob, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at K-6?

According to MSHA records, K-6 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates K-6?

K-6 is operated by Harlan Cumberland Coal LLC and controlled by Joseph T Bennett. MSHA Mine ID: 1519117.