Key Takeaway

Pioneer Preparation Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Sassafras, Knott County, KY. It has 535 violations on record (163 S&S) and $103K in proposed penalties. Operated by B&W Resources Inc..

Pioneer Preparation Plant

Active Facility Coal

Operator: B&W Resources Inc.

Controller: Lipari Energy

Location: Sassafras, Knott County, KY

Employees: 7

535
Violations
163
S&S Violations
25
Accidents
$103K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/02/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/26/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/26/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/26/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/24/2025 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/24/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/24/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/24/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/18/2025 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/18/2025 77.505 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/18/2025 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/18/2025 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/26/2024 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/16/2024 77.513 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/13/2023 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/13/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/06/2023 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/05/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/05/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
07/05/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/16/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/21/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 72d lost
07/18/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/03/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 13d restricted
10/16/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
02/01/2011 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
04/21/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 252d lost
12/09/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/10/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/01/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/12/2026 02/13/2026 13.00 1
10/27/2025 12/11/2025 118.50 4
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 4.00 1
06/09/2025 07/08/2025 132.25 4
01/16/2025 02/07/2025 68.00 3
12/26/2024 12/27/2024 4.00 1
11/27/2024 12/02/2024 16.00 1
08/20/2024 08/22/2024 18.00 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 4.00 1
04/01/2024 04/29/2024 75.50 5

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1516858
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees7
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.2480560, -83.0413890
Nearest TownSassafras

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Pioneer Preparation Plant have?

Pioneer Preparation Plant has 535 MSHA violations on record, of which 163 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $103K.

What type of mine is Pioneer Preparation Plant?

Pioneer Preparation Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Sassafras, Knott County, KY. It currently has 7 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Pioneer Preparation Plant?

According to MSHA records, Pioneer Preparation Plant has 25 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Pioneer Preparation Plant?

Pioneer Preparation Plant is operated by B&W Resources Inc. and controlled by Lipari Energy. MSHA Mine ID: 1516858.