Key Takeaway
Pontiki Plant is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Lovely, Martin County, KY. It has 649 violations on record (287 S&S) and $299K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.
Pontiki Plant
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Lovely, Martin County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 649 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2024 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/12/2020 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/12/2020 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/12/2020 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/06/2020 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/22/2020 | 77.1607(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/22/2020 | 77.215-1(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/07/2020 | 77.215(h) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 02/07/2020 | 77.215(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/05/2020 | 77.205(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
| 02/05/2020 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/05/2020 | 77.205(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
| 02/05/2020 | 77.400(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/05/2020 | 77.507 | S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
| 02/05/2020 | 77.204 | S&S | ModNegligence | $720 |
| 02/05/2020 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
| 01/16/2020 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
| 01/15/2020 | 77.215(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $137 |
| 01/15/2020 | 77.215(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/15/2020 | 77.1608(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 30 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2019 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 33d lost |
| 10/16/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 58d lost |
| 11/20/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 20d lost |
| 04/07/2015 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/20/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 213d lost |
| 08/19/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 52d lost |
| 12/11/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/03/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 122d lost |
| 05/26/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 35d lost |
| 04/10/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 215 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 11/25/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 05/01/2025 | 09/23/2025 | 31.00 | 1 |
| 02/24/2025 | 03/03/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 11/06/2024 | 11/06/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/17/2024 | 08/01/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 06/04/2024 | 06/05/2024 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 03/06/2024 | 03/19/2024 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 12/04/2023 | 12/15/2023 | 30.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Pontiki Plant have?
Pontiki Plant has 649 MSHA violations on record, of which 287 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $299K.
What type of mine is Pontiki Plant?
Pontiki Plant is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Lovely, Martin County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Pontiki Plant?
According to MSHA records, Pontiki Plant has 30 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Pontiki Plant?
Pontiki Plant is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1514324.