Key Takeaway
Prep Plant #2 is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Louisa, Lawrence County, KY. It has 257 violations on record (92 S&S) and $35K in proposed penalties. Operated by Beech Fork Processing LLC.
Prep Plant #2
Operator: Beech Fork Processing LLC
Controller: James H Booth
Location: Louisa, Lawrence County, KY
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 257 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2026 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 11/27/2024 | 71.404(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/27/2024 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/04/2023 | 48.23(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/02/2023 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/12/2022 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/18/2021 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/18/2021 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/04/2020 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/15/2015 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,600 |
| 05/05/2015 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/05/2015 | 77.400(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/28/2015 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/28/2015 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/28/2015 | 77.205(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/28/2015 | 77.206(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/28/2015 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/28/2015 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 04/28/2015 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,657 |
| 04/28/2015 | 48.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 01/27/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 07/29/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 40d lost |
| 03/06/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 65d lost |
| 07/11/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 39d lost |
| 09/27/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 492d lost |
| 10/30/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 04/28/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/30/2004 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/03/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
Inspections
View all 250 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 10/22/2025 | 11/17/2025 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 05/09/2025 | 09/23/2025 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 03/03/2025 | 03/06/2025 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 11/12/2024 | 12/02/2024 | 30.50 | 2 |
| 08/14/2024 | 08/19/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 05/20/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 41.00 | 3 |
| 01/29/2024 | 01/30/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 12/08/2023 | 12/18/2023 | 20.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Prep Plant #2 have?
Prep Plant #2 has 257 MSHA violations on record, of which 92 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $35K.
What type of mine is Prep Plant #2?
Prep Plant #2 is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Louisa, Lawrence County, KY. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Prep Plant #2?
According to MSHA records, Prep Plant #2 has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Prep Plant #2?
Prep Plant #2 is operated by Beech Fork Processing LLC and controlled by James H Booth. MSHA Mine ID: 1517954.