Key Takeaway
Preparation Plant is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Inez, Martin County, KY. It has 331 violations on record (134 S&S) and $87K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.
Preparation Plant
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Inez, Martin County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 331 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2022 | 77.215(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/11/2021 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/08/2014 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/24/2013 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
| 08/16/2012 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 08/16/2012 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 08/15/2012 | 71.220(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/15/2012 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/15/2012 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/15/2012 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/15/2012 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 05/31/2012 | 77.215(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/22/2012 | 77.215-2(b)(8) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/25/2012 | 45.4(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/24/2012 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,678 |
| 01/18/2012 | 77.404(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,100 |
| 01/18/2012 | 50.20(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/17/2012 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 01/11/2012 | 77.400(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $687 |
| 01/11/2012 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 17 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2014 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 22d lost |
| 11/27/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/12/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 09/07/2011 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 37d lost |
| 08/20/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 06/28/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 03/18/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 154d lost |
| 08/04/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 230d lost |
| 09/23/2004 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 181d lost |
| 03/03/2004 | NO VALUE FOUND | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 275d lost |
Inspections
View all 201 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2024 | 02/05/2024 | 22.00 | 2 |
| 11/30/2023 | 01/09/2024 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 06/15/2023 | 08/31/2023 | 48.00 | 3 |
| 12/22/2022 | 12/22/2022 | 24.50 | 1 |
| 06/21/2022 | 08/19/2022 | 63.50 | 4 |
| 06/06/2022 | 06/08/2022 | 28.50 | 2 |
| 02/23/2022 | 02/28/2022 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 01/20/2022 | 02/22/2022 | 55.00 | 2 |
| 12/20/2021 | 12/30/2021 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 09/21/2021 | 09/30/2021 | 17.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Preparation Plant have?
Preparation Plant has 331 MSHA violations on record, of which 134 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $87K.
What type of mine is Preparation Plant?
Preparation Plant is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Inez, Martin County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Preparation Plant?
According to MSHA records, Preparation Plant has 17 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Preparation Plant?
Preparation Plant is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1505106.