Key Takeaway
Sapphire Prep Plant is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY. It has 517 violations on record (163 S&S) and $72K in proposed penalties. Operated by Smoky Quartz.
Sapphire Prep Plant
Operator: Smoky Quartz
Controller: John T Quintrell
Location: Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 517 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | 77.216(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/19/2025 | 77.216(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $168 |
| 05/22/2025 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/31/2024 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/10/2019 | 77.216-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/09/2018 | 77.1608(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/13/2016 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/20/2012 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/20/2012 | 77.1103(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $127 |
| 08/31/2012 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/31/2012 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/30/2012 | 77.513 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/30/2012 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/30/2012 | 77.205(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $112 |
| 12/29/2011 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/29/2011 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 12/29/2011 | 77.1606 | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 12/29/2011 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,143 |
| 12/12/2011 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/23/2011 | 77.1710(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2023 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 63d restricted |
| 10/20/2009 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/27/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/27/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 14d restricted |
| 03/12/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/17/2006 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/18/2004 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 02/19/2004 | NO VALUE FOUND | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 36d lost |
| 09/20/2003 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 130d lost |
| 07/30/2003 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 193d lost |
Inspections
View all 235 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 03/02/2026 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 11/17/2025 | 12/01/2025 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 06/03/2025 | 06/03/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2025 | 09/18/2025 | 34.00 | 2 |
| 03/07/2025 | 03/07/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 12/16/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 04/11/2024 | 09/18/2024 | 15.00 | 2 |
| 10/02/2023 | 02/26/2024 | 35.00 | 2 |
| 04/18/2023 | 09/14/2023 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 11/01/2022 | 01/13/2023 | 21.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sapphire Prep Plant have?
Sapphire Prep Plant has 517 MSHA violations on record, of which 163 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $72K.
What type of mine is Sapphire Prep Plant?
Sapphire Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sapphire Prep Plant?
According to MSHA records, Sapphire Prep Plant has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sapphire Prep Plant?
Sapphire Prep Plant is operated by Smoky Quartz and controlled by John T Quintrell. MSHA Mine ID: 1512914.