Key Takeaway
Placer Processing Plant #1 is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, KY. It has 61 violations on record (13 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Coal Equity Inc.
Placer Processing Plant #1
Operator: Coal Equity Inc
Controller: Coal Equity Inc
Location: Catlettsburg, Boyd County, KY
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 61 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/24/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/24/2025 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $642 |
| 04/24/2025 | 77.400(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $642 |
| 04/24/2025 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/20/2023 | 77.205(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/18/2023 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/15/2022 | 72.100(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 10/05/2021 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/15/2021 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/08/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/11/2017 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/21/2016 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/09/2016 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 02/09/2016 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/26/2015 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/25/2015 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 03/25/2015 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/25/2015 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/25/2015 | 77.1103(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2011 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 02/09/2000 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 7d lost, 39d restricted |
Inspections
View all 94 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | 02/03/2026 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 04/24/2025 | 05/28/2025 | 53.50 | 2 |
| 10/17/2024 | 10/17/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/09/2024 | 09/09/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/04/2024 | 09/04/2024 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 11/17/2023 | 02/26/2024 | 68.50 | 4 |
| 09/05/2023 | 09/05/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/08/2023 | 08/21/2023 | 58.50 | 4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Placer Processing Plant #1 have?
Placer Processing Plant #1 has 61 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Placer Processing Plant #1?
Placer Processing Plant #1 is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, KY. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Placer Processing Plant #1?
According to MSHA records, Placer Processing Plant #1 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Placer Processing Plant #1?
Placer Processing Plant #1 is operated by Coal Equity Inc and controlled by Coal Equity Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1508166.