Key Takeaway
Preparation Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Pikeville, Pike County, KY. It has 784 violations on record (272 S&S) and $133K in proposed penalties. Operated by MC Mining LLC.
Preparation Plant
Operator: MC Mining LLC
Controller: Alliance Resource Partners LP
Location: Pikeville, Pike County, KY
Employees: 23
Recent Violations
View all 784 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | 77.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/22/2025 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.202 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/14/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $177 |
| 05/22/2025 | 77.1607(cc) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/17/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
| 04/17/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/10/2025 | 77.1607(cc) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/10/2025 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/07/2025 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/07/2025 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/03/2024 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2024 | 77.1607(cc) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/15/2024 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/07/2024 | 77.205(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/03/2024 | 77.204 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/03/2024 | 77.1607(cc) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/20/2024 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/20/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 24 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 143d lost |
| 05/14/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/09/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/01/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 17d lost |
| 08/28/2017 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 140d lost |
| 06/17/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 131d lost |
| 06/11/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/24/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 128d lost |
| 07/10/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/28/2010 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 251 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 11/26/2025 | 144.50 | 2 |
| 09/03/2025 | 09/05/2025 | 27.25 | 2 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 06/02/2025 | 94.00 | 2 |
| 02/18/2025 | 02/19/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 10/02/2024 | 12/18/2024 | 121.50 | 5 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2024 | 09/19/2024 | 130.50 | 2 |
| 10/02/2023 | 03/01/2024 | 114.25 | 2 |
| 04/02/2023 | 07/12/2023 | 119.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Preparation Plant have?
Preparation Plant has 784 MSHA violations on record, of which 272 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $133K.
What type of mine is Preparation Plant?
Preparation Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Pikeville, Pike County, KY. It currently has 23 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Preparation Plant?
According to MSHA records, Preparation Plant has 24 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Preparation Plant?
Preparation Plant is operated by MC Mining LLC and controlled by Alliance Resource Partners LP. MSHA Mine ID: 1517733.