Key Takeaway
Prep Plant is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Arjay, Bell County, KY. It has 307 violations on record (96 S&S) and $60K in proposed penalties. Operated by DDB Energy Resources, LLC.
Prep Plant
Operator: DDB Energy Resources, LLC
Controller: Douglas Warriner
Location: Arjay, Bell County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 307 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2023 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 09/15/2023 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/08/2018 | 77.1202 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/25/2016 | 77.900-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 04/03/2015 | 77.1702(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/05/2013 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/14/2013 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/07/2012 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 03/08/2012 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 03/08/2012 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 01/24/2011 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/24/2011 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $499 |
| 10/01/2010 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/01/2010 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 09/20/2010 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/14/2010 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/13/2010 | 77.504 | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 09/10/2010 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/10/2010 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 09/10/2010 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 27d lost |
| 06/21/2010 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/29/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 03/25/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/09/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 115d lost |
| 01/27/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/11/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 38d lost |
| 10/25/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/12/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 4d restricted |
| 07/21/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
Inspections
View all 157 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 03/04/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 10/01/2025 | 10/02/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2025 | 09/04/2025 | 19.50 | 2 |
| 03/11/2025 | 03/11/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 11/25/2024 | 11/25/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 09/20/2024 | 09/20/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 04/04/2024 | 04/04/2024 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 03/11/2024 | 03/19/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/18/2023 | 10/23/2023 | 9.25 | 2 |
| 09/15/2023 | 09/15/2023 | 8.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Prep Plant have?
Prep Plant has 307 MSHA violations on record, of which 96 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $60K.
What type of mine is Prep Plant?
Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Arjay, Bell County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Prep Plant?
According to MSHA records, Prep Plant has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Prep Plant?
Prep Plant is operated by DDB Energy Resources, LLC and controlled by Douglas Warriner. MSHA Mine ID: 1509546.