Key Takeaway

Mill Creek Prep Plant is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Neon, Letcher County, KY. It has 594 violations on record (167 S&S) and $153K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluegrass Resources, LLC.

Mill Creek Prep Plant

NonProducing Facility Coal

Operator: Bluegrass Resources, LLC

Controller: Paul S Lopez; Clayton Degiacinto

Location: Neon, Letcher County, KY

Employees: 1

594
Violations
167
S&S Violations
18
Accidents
$153K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/25/2026 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
10/30/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/21/2024 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/28/2024 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/13/2023 77.1713(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/21/2023 77.207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/07/2023 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $198
09/07/2023 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $198
09/07/2023 77.204 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/05/2023 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/05/2023 45.4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/28/2023 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/28/2023 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/28/2023 77.410(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/17/2023 71.402(c)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/17/2023 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
05/23/2023 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/28/2023 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/13/2023 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/13/2023 77.216-3(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/12/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost
05/28/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 228d lost
03/07/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/11/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/12/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/08/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/09/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 180d lost
07/18/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
03/08/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/28/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/17/2026 32.00 2
12/01/2025 12/02/2025 14.00 1
08/25/2025 08/27/2025 15.00 1
04/15/2025 07/25/2025 28.00 2
10/10/2024 03/10/2025 52.00 2
04/02/2024 08/29/2024 42.75 2
10/13/2023 02/28/2024 33.00 2
04/03/2023 09/26/2023 174.50 3
10/04/2022 03/28/2023 78.50 3
04/08/2022 09/27/2022 93.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1516577
Mine TypeFacility
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1111110, -82.9327780
Nearest TownNeon

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mill Creek Prep Plant have?

Mill Creek Prep Plant has 594 MSHA violations on record, of which 167 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $153K.

What type of mine is Mill Creek Prep Plant?

Mill Creek Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Neon, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mill Creek Prep Plant?

According to MSHA records, Mill Creek Prep Plant has 18 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mill Creek Prep Plant?

Mill Creek Prep Plant is operated by Bluegrass Resources, LLC and controlled by Paul S Lopez; Clayton Degiacinto. MSHA Mine ID: 1516577.