Key Takeaway
Prep Plant is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Kermit, Mingo County, WV. It has 15 violations on record (7 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.
Prep Plant
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Kermit, Mingo County, WV
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 15 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2025 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/14/2013 | 77.1109(e)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 10/26/2011 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $117 |
| 10/26/2011 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $117 |
| 05/23/2011 | 77.1700 | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 05/23/2011 | 77.1109(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/23/2011 | 77.507 | S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 05/18/2011 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $117 |
| 06/16/2010 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/16/2010 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/21/2006 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 03/08/2005 | S&S | $0 | ||
| 03/08/2005 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $178 |
| 02/14/2001 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 10/20/2000 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 12d lost, 6d restricted |
Inspections
View all 118 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 12/09/2025 | 12/16/2025 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 10/23/2025 | 11/12/2025 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 09/11/2025 | 09/11/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 08/18/2025 | 08/18/2025 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 06/25/2025 | 06/25/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 06/03/2025 | 06/03/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 04/14/2025 | 05/05/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 03/13/2025 | 03/18/2025 | 6.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Prep Plant have?
Prep Plant has 15 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Prep Plant?
Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Kermit, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Prep Plant?
According to MSHA records, Prep Plant has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Prep Plant?
Prep Plant is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4607950.