Key Takeaway
Prep Plant is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Gulston, Harlan County, KY. It has 783 violations on record (266 S&S) and $439K in proposed penalties. Operated by Double Branch Energy, LLC..
Prep Plant
Operator: Double Branch Energy, LLC.
Controller: Douglas Warriner
Location: Gulston, Harlan County, KY
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 783 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/21/2017 | 62.180(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 01/20/2015 | 77.1707(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/24/2013 | 48.23 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $127 |
| 09/24/2013 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/29/2013 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 04/29/2013 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/29/2013 | 48.23(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/22/2013 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/22/2013 | 77.1103(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 04/22/2013 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/18/2013 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/18/2013 | 77.401(a)(2) | S&S | LowNegligence | $243 |
| 04/18/2013 | 77.205(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $243 |
| 04/18/2013 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/17/2013 | 48.23(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/16/2013 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $634 |
| 04/16/2013 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 04/16/2013 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,944 |
| 04/11/2013 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/19/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 01/10/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 149d lost |
| 10/27/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 05/23/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 113d lost |
| 06/16/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 22d lost |
| 05/12/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 05/16/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 02/06/2007 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 26d lost, 65d restricted |
| 01/07/2006 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 108 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 12/11/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 12/11/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 05/01/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 12/17/2024 | 12/17/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 06/26/2024 | 06/26/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 12/07/2023 | 12/07/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/21/2023 | 07/21/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 03/21/2023 | 03/21/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 08/24/2022 | 08/24/2022 | 5.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Prep Plant have?
Prep Plant has 783 MSHA violations on record, of which 266 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $439K.
What type of mine is Prep Plant?
Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Gulston, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 5 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 Double Branch Energy, LLC. and controlled by Douglas Warriner. MSHA Mine ID: 1512428.