Key Takeaway
Mountainside Wash Plant is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Barbourville, Knox County, KY. It has 115 violations on record (38 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mountainside Coal Company Inc.
Mountainside Wash Plant
Operator: Mountainside Coal Company Inc
Controller: Damian Caldwell
Location: Barbourville, Knox County, KY
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 115 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2024 | 48.23(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/06/2023 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/22/2017 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/22/2017 | 41.11(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/22/2017 | 48.23 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/22/2017 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 06/30/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 06/22/2016 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 03/24/2016 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/09/2016 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/03/2016 | 77.204 | S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 12/09/2015 | 77.506 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/08/2015 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/04/2015 | 47.51 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/27/2015 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/27/2015 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/16/2015 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/08/2015 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/28/2015 | 77.215-2(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/31/2015 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2016 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 33d restricted |
| 06/09/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 31d restricted |
| 06/04/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 66d lost |
| 04/24/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 298d lost |
| 11/24/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 149d lost |
| 10/05/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 68 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | 08/01/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 12/04/2024 | 12/04/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/25/2024 | 04/25/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/29/2024 | 02/22/2024 | 11.00 | 4 |
| 01/02/2024 | 01/02/2024 | 3.50 | 2 |
| 07/11/2023 | 07/11/2023 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 07/06/2023 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 12/16/2022 | 03/02/2023 | 33.50 | 1 |
| 08/16/2022 | 09/13/2022 | 23.50 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mountainside Wash Plant have?
Mountainside Wash Plant has 115 MSHA violations on record, of which 38 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.
What type of mine is Mountainside Wash Plant?
Mountainside Wash Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Barbourville, Knox County, KY. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mountainside Wash Plant?
According to MSHA records, Mountainside Wash Plant has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mountainside Wash Plant?
Mountainside Wash Plant is operated by Mountainside Coal Company Inc and controlled by Damian Caldwell. MSHA Mine ID: 1519324.