Key Takeaway

Middlesboro Tipple is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Middlesboro, Bell County, KY. It has 287 violations on record (105 S&S) and $43K in proposed penalties. Operated by Premium Processing Co., Inc..

Middlesboro Tipple

Active Facility Coal

Operator: Premium Processing Co., Inc.

Controller: Elmer Kincaid Jr

Location: Middlesboro, Bell County, KY

Employees: 5

287
Violations
105
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$43K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/04/2025 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $226
07/01/2025 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/04/2025 77.205(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/05/2024 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/12/2023 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/12/2023 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/12/2023 48.25(a) S&S HighNegligence $547
12/12/2023 77.400(d) S&S ModNegligence $147
06/14/2023 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/01/2023 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/21/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/13/2022 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/13/2022 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/13/2022 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/05/2022 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/30/2022 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/30/2022 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/30/2022 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/08/2022 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/08/2022 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/14/2008 OTHER INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None
05/31/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/16/2026 01/16/2026 14.00 1
12/01/2025 12/15/2025 57.50 4
06/04/2025 07/21/2025 100.25 8
11/04/2024 11/06/2024 16.25 1
11/04/2024 11/14/2024 48.00 3
09/10/2024 09/10/2024 30.25 3
06/24/2024 06/24/2024 20.00 3
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 4.00 1
04/17/2024 04/26/2024 19.00 1
03/20/2024 03/20/2024 7.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1511055
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates36.6169440, -83.7133330
Nearest TownMiddlesboro

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Middlesboro Tipple have?

Middlesboro Tipple has 287 MSHA violations on record, of which 105 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $43K.

What type of mine is Middlesboro Tipple?

Middlesboro Tipple is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Middlesboro, Bell County, KY. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Middlesboro Tipple?

According to MSHA records, Middlesboro Tipple has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Middlesboro Tipple?

Middlesboro Tipple is operated by Premium Processing Co., Inc. and controlled by Elmer Kincaid Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 1511055.