Key Takeaway
Preparation Plant is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Whitwell, Marion County, TN. It has 8 violations on record (0 S&S) and $967 in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.
Preparation Plant
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Whitwell, Marion County, TN
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 8 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2024 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $164 |
| 04/29/2024 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/24/2022 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/24/2020 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/01/2014 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/07/2012 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/07/2012 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/23/2009 | 77.216(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 87 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | 02/03/2026 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 05/01/2025 | 06/24/2025 | 39.00 | 3 |
| 10/08/2024 | 10/09/2024 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 04/29/2024 | 05/09/2024 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 03/20/2024 | 03/21/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 12/04/2023 | 12/05/2023 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 10/19/2023 | 10/20/2023 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 06/06/2023 | 06/06/2023 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 01/30/2023 | 02/02/2023 | 31.00 | 2 |
| 08/17/2022 | 08/17/2022 | 11.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Preparation Plant have?
Preparation Plant has 8 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $967.
What type of mine is Preparation Plant?
Preparation Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Whitwell, Marion County, TN. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Preparation Plant?
According to MSHA records, Preparation Plant has 0 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: 4001144.