Key Takeaway

Metech is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Myra, Pike County, KY. It has 27 violations on record (4 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Contract Highwall Mining, LLC.

Metech

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Contract Highwall Mining, LLC

Controller: F D Justice II; Greg Henzman

Location: Myra, Pike County, KY

27
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/16/2018 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/30/2018 48.29(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
01/24/2018 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
01/24/2018 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
01/24/2018 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
01/24/2018 72.100(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
03/22/2017 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $160
03/22/2017 77.400(a) S&S LowNegligence $280
03/22/2017 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
03/22/2017 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
04/08/2016 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/03/2016 77.106 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/01/2016 77.1104 Non-S&S HighNegligence $150
02/01/2016 77.1104 Non-S&S HighNegligence $150
08/12/2015 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/12/2015 77.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $190
08/12/2015 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $138
04/16/2015 71.500(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/02/2015 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/02/2015 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/22/2025 09/22/2025 3.00 1
03/27/2025 03/27/2025 2.00 1
12/13/2019 12/13/2019 6.00 1
08/02/2019 08/02/2019 2.75 1
10/15/2018 11/15/2018 20.00 2
05/09/2018 05/10/2018 2.50 1
04/02/2018 05/07/2018 29.75 2
01/19/2018 02/16/2018 36.75 2
11/29/2017 11/29/2017 2.50 1
08/24/2017 08/24/2017 3.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519736
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.0502780, -82.4672220
Nearest TownMyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Metech have?

Metech has 27 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Metech?

Metech is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Myra, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Metech?

According to MSHA records, Metech has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Metech?

Metech is operated by Contract Highwall Mining, LLC and controlled by F D Justice II; Greg Henzman. MSHA Mine ID: 1519736.