Key Takeaway

SHM-70 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in letcher, Letcher County, KY. It has 22 violations on record (3 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mega Highwall Mining LLC..

SHM-70

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Mega Highwall Mining LLC.

Controller: Daniel W Bunn

Location: letcher, Letcher County, KY

Employees: 10

22
Violations
3
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/20/2024 71.403(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
04/19/2023 77.603 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/19/2023 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/05/2022 71.403(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
10/05/2022 77.604 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
08/31/2022 48.29(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
04/21/2022 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $563
10/20/2021 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
08/18/2020 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/18/2020 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/10/2020 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/05/2020 77.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
03/05/2020 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
10/24/2019 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $230
10/04/2019 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/03/2019 77.700-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/14/2019 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $230
08/14/2019 77.402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/14/2019 77.1713(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/19/2019 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/05/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 125d lost
08/05/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/30/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
11/11/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 155d lost
06/08/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
12/20/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/13/2025 07/09/2025 67.00 1
10/30/2024 02/03/2025 90.25 6
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 2.50 1
04/01/2024 05/06/2024 79.00 2
10/13/2023 01/22/2024 76.50 4
09/27/2023 09/27/2023 9.00 2
04/03/2023 07/13/2023 93.50 4
03/02/2023 03/29/2023 39.00 3
10/04/2022 01/17/2023 81.00 3
09/19/2022 10/05/2022 26.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519852
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees10
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates36.6005560, -83.8891670
Nearest Townletcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does SHM-70 have?

SHM-70 has 22 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is SHM-70?

SHM-70 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in letcher, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 10 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at SHM-70?

According to MSHA records, SHM-70 has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates SHM-70?

SHM-70 is operated by Mega Highwall Mining LLC. and controlled by Daniel W Bunn. MSHA Mine ID: 1519852.