Key Takeaway
Prep Plant is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Cranks, Harlan County, KY. It has 180 violations on record (49 S&S) and $24K in proposed penalties. Operated by Red Flame Coal Company.
Prep Plant
Operator: Red Flame Coal Company
Controller: Horace Garrison Hill
Location: Cranks, Harlan County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 180 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2012 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/10/2012 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/09/2012 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/09/2012 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/30/2012 | 77.400(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/30/2012 | 77.400(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/30/2012 | 77.1605(l) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/30/2012 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/01/2011 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/31/2011 | 71.403(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/12/2011 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/24/2010 | 77.215(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/24/2010 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/24/2010 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/02/2010 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 03/02/2010 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 09/28/2009 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/28/2009 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/23/2009 | 77.1707(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/22/2009 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 92 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 12/11/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 12/11/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 0.25 | 1 |
| 05/01/2025 | 07/08/2025 | 45.75 | 6 |
| 12/13/2024 | 12/13/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 06/26/2024 | 06/26/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 11/17/2023 | 02/05/2024 | 22.00 | 6 |
| 07/21/2023 | 07/21/2023 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 12/19/2022 | 12/19/2022 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/04/2022 | 04/04/2022 | 2.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Prep Plant have?
Prep Plant has 180 MSHA violations on record, of which 49 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $24K.
What type of mine is Prep Plant?
Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Cranks, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Prep Plant?
According to MSHA records, Prep Plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Prep Plant?
Prep Plant is operated by Red Flame Coal Company and controlled by Horace Garrison Hill. MSHA Mine ID: 1515772.