Key Takeaway
Prep Plant is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Pathfork, Harlan County, KY. It has 744 violations on record (372 S&S) and $285K in proposed penalties. Operated by Montana Bakken, LLC.
Prep Plant
Operator: Montana Bakken, LLC
Controller: Douglas Warriner
Location: Pathfork, Harlan County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 744 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/2025 | 77.216-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/05/2024 | 77.216-1 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/05/2024 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/23/2024 | 77.216-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $164 |
| 10/23/2024 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $164 |
| 11/18/2020 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/06/2020 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/09/2020 | 77.1108-1(b)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/12/2020 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/11/2019 | 77.216-3(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/11/2019 | 77.216-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/11/2019 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/11/2019 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/25/2019 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/25/2019 | 48.31 | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/17/2019 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 03/20/2017 | 72.100(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 12/19/2016 | 77.216-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 12/19/2016 | 77.216-3(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 12/21/2015 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/29/2013 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/11/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/17/2010 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/12/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 09/08/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 176d lost |
| 07/11/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 08/15/2001 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 49d lost |
| 02/05/2001 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 01/26/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 55d lost |
Inspections
View all 196 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2026 | 01/23/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 10/06/2025 | 10/09/2025 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 05/16/2025 | 07/21/2025 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 01/29/2025 | 01/29/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 11/14/2024 | 11/14/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 11/05/2024 | 11/05/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 10/23/2024 | 10/23/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 09/19/2024 | 09/19/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/03/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 03/13/2024 | 03/13/2024 | 7.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Prep Plant have?
Prep Plant has 744 MSHA violations on record, of which 372 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $285K.
What type of mine is Prep Plant?
Prep Plant is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Pathfork, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Prep Plant?
According to MSHA records, Prep Plant has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Prep Plant?
Prep Plant is operated by Montana Bakken, LLC and controlled by Douglas Warriner. MSHA Mine ID: 1504331.