Preparation Plant
NonProducing
Facility
Coal
Operator: Perry County Resources
Controller: American Resources Corporation
Location: Hazard, Perry County, KY
Employees: 2
1,807
Violations
633
S&S Violations
57
Accidents
$565K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,807 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2024 | 77.512 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/24/2024 | 77.508 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/18/2023 | 77.508 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $189 |
| 12/18/2023 | 77.502 | S&S | ModNegligence | $935 |
| 12/18/2023 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $935 |
| 11/01/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 09/20/2023 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/08/2023 | 77.215-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/08/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $439 |
| 09/07/2022 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/07/2022 | 77.215(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/07/2022 | 77.215(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/08/2022 | 77.200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,253 |
| 07/06/2022 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $661 |
| 07/06/2022 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/06/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/05/2022 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/01/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 07/01/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 06/30/2022 | 71.402(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 57 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 158d lost |
| 05/08/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 12/20/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/12/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/05/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/18/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 151d lost |
| 10/02/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/30/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 113d lost |
| 08/13/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 04/03/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 108d lost |
Inspections
View all 236 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 12/16/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 05/27/2025 | 09/04/2025 | 37.50 | 1 |
| 02/19/2025 | 03/17/2025 | 25.00 | 3 |
| 12/17/2024 | 12/18/2024 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 08/14/2024 | 08/15/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 06/24/2024 | 06/27/2024 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 04/02/2024 | 05/08/2024 | 33.75 | 2 |
| 01/23/2024 | 01/31/2024 | 18.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1505485
Mine TypeFacility
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2680560, -83.2055560
Nearest TownHazard
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Preparation Plant have?
Preparation Plant has 1807 MSHA violations on record, of which 633 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $565K.
What type of mine is Preparation Plant?
Preparation Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Hazard, Perry County, KY. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Preparation Plant?
According to MSHA records, Preparation Plant has 57 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates Preparation Plant?
Preparation Plant is operated by Perry County Resources and controlled by American Resources Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1505485.