Key Takeaway
Smith #2 is a nonproducing underground mine producing Coal, located in Coalgood, Harlan County, KY. It has 128 violations on record (25 S&S) and $27K in proposed penalties. Operated by 101 Coal Inc..
Smith #2
Operator: 101 Coal Inc.
Controller: Thorberg Collectorate Inc
Location: Coalgood, Harlan County, KY
Employees: 15
Recent Violations
View all 128 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 75.1714-3(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/24/2025 | 75.1507(a)(9) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2025 | 72.520(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/10/2025 | 75.1910(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,126 |
| 11/10/2025 | 75.1910(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 75.523-3(c)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 75.1911(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/23/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 10/16/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2025 | 77.1607(i) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 10/16/2025 | 77.1607(i) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/16/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 10/16/2025 | 77.1607(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 10/16/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2025 | 77.1605(d) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 10/16/2025 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 10/16/2025 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/18/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 84d lost |
| 01/02/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/23/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 241d lost |
| 04/16/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 273d lost |
Inspections
View all 28 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 02/09/2026 | 60.50 | 3 |
| 12/08/2025 | 12/09/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 10/23/2025 | 10/29/2025 | 25.50 | 3 |
| 10/23/2025 | 11/20/2025 | 94.00 | 7 |
| 10/01/2025 | 11/25/2025 | 212.25 | 7 |
| 09/17/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 44.50 | 1 |
| 07/01/2025 | 09/10/2025 | 155.00 | 3 |
| 04/04/2025 | 06/05/2025 | 231.50 | 6 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/28/2025 | 12.50 | 2 |
| 01/02/2025 | 01/16/2025 | 27.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Smith #2 have?
Smith #2 has 128 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $27K.
What type of mine is Smith #2?
Smith #2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Coalgood, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 15 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Smith #2?
According to MSHA records, Smith #2 has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Smith #2?
Smith #2 is operated by 101 Coal Inc. and controlled by Thorberg Collectorate Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1519945.