Key Takeaway

Totz Prep Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Totz, Harlan County, KY. It has 424 violations on record (102 S&S) and $50K in proposed penalties. Operated by 4th Gen Fuels.

Totz Prep Plant

Active Facility Coal

Operator: 4th Gen Fuels

Controller: Thomas J Loving; Joseph T Bennett Jr; Andrew T Loving

Location: Totz, Harlan County, KY

Employees: 21

424
Violations
102
S&S Violations
23
Accidents
$50K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/21/2026 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/21/2026 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/21/2026 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $151
01/12/2026 Non-S&S $0
01/12/2026 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $168
01/12/2026 48.31(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/12/2026 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $151
01/12/2026 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $151
01/12/2026 77.1605(l) S&S ModNegligence $0
11/19/2025 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/19/2025 71.501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/31/2025 Non-S&S $0
07/31/2025 77.1607(b) Non-S&S NoNegligence $151
06/02/2025 77.205(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/02/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/02/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/02/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/02/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/02/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/05/2025 77.205(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/22/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
02/21/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost
05/04/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/06/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 111d lost
11/04/2013 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/08/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
06/08/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost
08/31/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost
06/18/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 85d lost
03/04/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/18/2026 02/18/2026 7.50 1
01/12/2026 02/10/2026 41.25 5
10/12/2025 01/29/2026 151.25 10
07/31/2025 08/21/2025 55.00 5
04/16/2025 09/16/2025 223.00 8
01/30/2025 03/18/2025 159.00 9
01/29/2025 01/30/2025 15.00 2
10/10/2024 10/10/2024 8.00 1
10/02/2024 10/04/2024 20.00 1
09/23/2024 09/25/2024 31.00 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1510657
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees21
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates36.9358330, -83.0900000
Nearest TownTotz

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Totz Prep Plant have?

Totz Prep Plant has 424 MSHA violations on record, of which 102 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $50K.

What type of mine is Totz Prep Plant?

Totz Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Totz, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 21 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Totz Prep Plant?

According to MSHA records, Totz Prep Plant has 23 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Totz Prep Plant?

Totz Prep Plant is operated by 4th Gen Fuels and controlled by Thomas J Loving; Joseph T Bennett Jr; Andrew T Loving. MSHA Mine ID: 1510657.