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
Operator: 4th Gen Fuels
Controller: Thomas J Loving; Joseph T Bennett Jr; Andrew T Loving
Location: Totz, Harlan County, KY
Employees: 21
Recent Violations
View all 424 →| 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
View all 23 →| 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
View all 191 →| 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 |
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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.