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Mines in Harlan County, Kentucky: 34 open mines
MSHA lists 34 open mines in Harlan County, Kentucky, run by 13 operators and employing 531 people. Since January 1, 2022 its inspectors issued 2,892 citations and orders there with $951,322 in proposed penalties, and operators reported 116 injury or illness cases. The operators with the most open mines are Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC; 101 Coal, Inc.; 4TH Gen Fuels. Data from MSHA, November 6, 2026.
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- Open mines
- 34
- Operators
- 13
- Employees
- 531
- NonProducing
- 15
- Active
- 13
- Temporarily Idled
- 4
- New Mine
- 2
- Mines run by individuals, counted and not listed
- 1
- Citations and orders since January 1, 2022
- 2,892
- Significant and substantial
- 510 (17.6%)
- Closure orders
- 129
- High negligence or reckless
- 113
- Proposed penalties
- $951,322
- Amount paid so far
- $533,873
- Inspections
- 968
- Inspector hours on site
- 34,261
- Citations per inspection
- 2.99 (all mines 2.30)
- Accident reports
- 139
- Injury and illness cases
- 116
- Fatalities
- 0
- Latest MSHA record
- November 4, 2026
Operators with the most open mines in Harlan County, Kentucky
Ranked by open mines, then by citations. Sole proprietors and individuals are not listed.
| Operator | Open mines | Employees | Citations since 2022 | Proposed penalties | Injury cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC | 8 | 318 | 1,246 | $463,917 | 66 |
| 101 Coal, Inc. | 7 | 26 | 1,061 | $340,846 | 29 |
| 4TH Gen Fuels | 4 | 46 | 169 | $31,192 | 3 |
| Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc | 3 | 102 | 262 | $59,927 | 14 |
| Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC | 3 | 1 | 1 | $133 | 0 |
| Black Mountain Energy, LLC | 1 | 0 | 65 | $32,536 | 0 |
| Old House Mining. LLC | 1 | 15 | 64 | $19,307 | 2 |
| Commonwealth Mining, LLC | 1 | 6 | 16 | $2,652 | 1 |
| Montana Bakken, LLC | 1 | 0 | 5 | $479 | 0 |
| Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC | 1 | 12 | 2 | $182 | 1 |
| Double Branch Energy, LLC. | 1 | 5 | 1 | $151 | 0 |
| Red Flame Coal Company | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| Rex Coal Company Inc | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Operators with the most citations in Harlan County, Kentucky
Citations and orders issued since January 1, 2022 at their open mines here.
| Operator | Open mines | Employees | Citations since 2022 | Proposed penalties | Injury cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC | 8 | 318 | 1,246 | $463,917 | 66 |
| 101 Coal, Inc. | 7 | 26 | 1,061 | $340,846 | 29 |
| Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc | 3 | 102 | 262 | $59,927 | 14 |
| 4TH Gen Fuels | 4 | 46 | 169 | $31,192 | 3 |
| Black Mountain Energy, LLC | 1 | 0 | 65 | $32,536 | 0 |
| Old House Mining. LLC | 1 | 15 | 64 | $19,307 | 2 |
| Commonwealth Mining, LLC | 1 | 6 | 16 | $2,652 | 1 |
| Montana Bakken, LLC | 1 | 0 | 5 | $479 | 0 |
| Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC | 1 | 12 | 2 | $182 | 1 |
| Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC | 3 | 1 | 1 | $133 | 0 |
| Double Branch Energy, LLC. | 1 | 5 | 1 | $151 | 0 |
| Red Flame Coal Company | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| Rex Coal Company Inc | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Mines with the most citations
Open mines, ranked by citations and orders since January 1, 2022.
| Mine | Operator | County | Main commodity | Employees | Citations since 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyree Mine | Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 3 | 418 |
| Magnum #2 | 101 Coal, Inc. | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 1 | 398 |
| Panther Mine | Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 111 | 378 |
| Putney Darby Mine #1 | 101 Coal, Inc. | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 0 | 262 |
| Orchard Branch Owl Mine | Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 5 | 199 |
| Coalgood Darby 1 | 101 Coal, Inc. | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 5 | 156 |
| Smith #2 | 101 Coal, Inc. | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 15 | 120 |
| Orchard Branch F Mine | Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 5 | 105 |
| Cranks Creek | Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 36 | 94 |
| Kelly Branch | Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 34 | 94 |
| Moore Processing | 101 Coal, Inc. | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 1 | 79 |
| Cawood #1 | Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 32 | 74 |
| Totz Prep Plant | 4TH Gen Fuels | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 15 | 74 |
| Catron Mountain | Black Mountain Energy, LLC | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 0 | 65 |
| Old House Mining #1 | Old House Mining. LLC | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 15 | 64 |
| Seagraves Creek H-1 | 4TH Gen Fuels | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 10 | 62 |
| Cloverlick Kellioka Mine | Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 72 | 50 |
| Cave Branch Plant | Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 70 | 49 |
| Trace Branch Splint Mine | Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 51 | 47 |
| Right Fork Splint | 101 Coal, Inc. | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 4 | 46 |
| N R G | 4TH Gen Fuels | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 1 | 23 |
| HWM #73 | Commonwealth Mining, LLC | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 6 | 16 |
| Jericol | 4TH Gen Fuels | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 20 | 10 |
| Prep Plant | Montana Bakken, LLC | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 0 | 5 |
| Harlan Quarry | Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC | Harlan County, KY | Crushed, broken limestone | 12 | 2 |
| Prep Plant | Double Branch Energy, LLC. | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 5 | 1 |
| Highsplint Preparation Plant | Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 1 | 1 |
| Days Creek Stockpile | Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 1 | 0 |
| C-2 | Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 0 | 0 |
| Prep Plant | Red Flame Coal Company | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 0 | 0 |
| K-3 | Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 0 | 0 |
| D-5 Mine | Rex Coal Company Inc | Harlan County, KY | Coal (bituminous) | 0 | 0 |
| Coalgood Mason | 101 Coal, Inc. | Harlan County, KY | Not stated | 0 | 0 |
Main commodities
| Main commodity | Open mines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Coal (bituminous) | 31 | 91.2% |
| Crushed, broken limestone | 1 | 2.9% |
Citations and injury cases by year
Calendar years since 2022; 2026 runs to the date of the MSHA files.
| Year | Citations and orders | Significant and substantial | Proposed penalties | Injury and illness cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 360 | 63 | $83,455 | 21 |
| 2023 | 716 | 190 | $436,388 | 32 |
| 2024 | 801 | 146 | $223,811 | 31 |
| 2025 | 541 | 62 | $123,163 | 17 |
| 2026 | 474 | 49 | $84,505 | 15 |
Standards cited most at mines in Harlan County, Kentucky
Sections of Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations named on the citations, with the part each belongs to.
| Standard | What the part covers | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 30 CFR 75.400 | Underground coal mines, safety | 181 |
| 30 CFR 77.1606 | Surface coal mines, safety | 166 |
| 30 CFR 75.503 | Underground coal mines, safety | 136 |
| 30 CFR 75.512 | Underground coal mines, safety | 123 |
| 30 CFR 75.370 | Underground coal mines, safety | 122 |
| 30 CFR 77.1605 | Surface coal mines, safety | 96 |
| 30 CFR 75.220 | Underground coal mines, safety | 92 |
| 30 CFR 77.410 | Surface coal mines, safety | 67 |
| 30 CFR 77.1104 | Surface coal mines, safety | 61 |
| 30 CFR 75.333 | Underground coal mines, safety | 54 |
| 30 CFR 75.202 | Underground coal mines, safety | 52 |
| 30 CFR 75.1722 | Underground coal mines, safety | 50 |
| 30 CFR 77.400 | Surface coal mines, safety | 44 |
| 30 CFR 75.342 | Underground coal mines, safety | 40 |
| 30 CFR 75.1731 | Underground coal mines, safety | 40 |
Injury and illness cases at mines in Harlan County, Kentucky
Accident reports by degree of injury, as the operator reported them to MSHA.
| Degree | Cases |
|---|---|
| Permanent disability | 1 |
| Days away from work or restricted activity | 90 |
| No lost time, or an occupational illness | 25 |
What the accident reports at mines in Harlan County, Kentucky describe
Accident classification, as MSHA codes the circumstances that contributed most directly.
| Classification | Reports |
|---|---|
| Handling of materials | 35 |
| Slip or fall of person | 23 |
| Fall of roof or back | 20 |
| Machinery | 14 |
| Powered haulage | 12 |
| Handtools (nonpowered) | 12 |
| Fall of face/rib/pillar/side/highwall | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Dust disease of lungs | 2 |
| Inundation | 2 |
Equipment named in accident reports at mines in Harlan County, Kentucky
| Equipment | Reports |
|---|---|
| Rock or roof bolting machine | 14 |
| Hand tools (not powered) | 12 |
| Bulldozer | 8 |
| Ore haulage trucks - off highway trucks | 6 |
| Load-haul-dump | 5 |
| Shuttle car | 4 |
| Continuous miner | 2 |
| Front-end loader | 1 |
| Hand tools (powered) | 1 |
| Ore haulage trucks - on highway trucks | 1 |
Updated November 6, 2026. Read from US Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Open Government Data Sets. US government work, public domain. Counts come from the MSHA files published on November 6, 2026. An open mine is one MSHA lists as Active, Intermittent, New Mine, Temporarily Idled or NonProducing; 13,673 were open that day. Citations, penalties, inspections and accident reports run from January 1, 2022. A citation is an inspector's allegation and an operator can contest it; the penalty is the amount MSHA first proposed, before any contest or settlement. An operator is the legal entity MSHA assesses, and a parent company is its controller. Mines run by sole proprietors or by individuals are counted in every total and are not named. This page uses MSHA data and is not endorsed or certified by MSHA. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.