Harris Prep Plant has $56K in proposed MSHA penalties and $380 outstanding across 15 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
128
Years on record
1983–2026
Latest incident
Jun 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
125
citations
37
significant & substantial
$55,548
proposed penalties
$43,095
paid to date
78% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $12,453 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
90
inspections on record
3,183
inspection hours
3.9
citations per 100 inspection hours
ⓘThis rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
125 citations across 3,183 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Harris Prep Plant has $56K in proposed MSHA penalties and $380 outstanding across 15 contested dockets.
Penalty disposition
ⓘDifferences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$56K
proposed penalties
$43K
current assessed
$43K
paid to date
$380
outstanding
124 assessments are final orders; 15 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-03-03.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
MSHA sampling at Harris Prep Plant shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.13 mg/m3 (100% compliant) across 178 samples.
Health sampling
ⓘA sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust
ⓘRespirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
Quarterly safety rates
ⓘCitations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4
1,486
0
0
0.0
2025 Q3
1,520
0
0
0.0
2025 Q2
1,628
0
0
0.0
2025 Q1
0
0
0
2024 Q4
1,591
0
0
0.0
2024 Q3
1,651
0
0
0.0
2024 Q2
1,822
0
0
0.0
2024 Q1
1,772
0
0
0.0
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4
1,138
2
2
1757.5
2023 Q3
1,338
1
1
747.4
2023 Q2
1,358
0
0
0.0
2023 Q1
1,115
3
1
2690.6
2022 Q4
1,126
0
0
0.0
2022 Q3
1,220
0
0
0.0
2022 Q2
1,268
0
0
0.0
2022 Q1
1,178
2
0
1697.8
2021 Q4
1,184
0
0
0.0
2021 Q3
940
0
0
0.0
2021 Q2
1,192
0
0
0.0
2021 Q1
1,240
0
0
0.0
2020 Q4
1,696
0
0
0.0
2020 Q3
800
0
0
0.0
2020 Q2
1,098
0
0
0.0
2020 Q1
2,139
4
4
1870.0
2019 Q4
2,554
0
0
0.0
2019 Q3
2,453
3
0
1223.0
2019 Q2
2,183
0
0
0.0
2019 Q1
2,028
2
0
986.2
2018 Q4
1,723
0
0
0.0
2018 Q3
0
0
0
2018 Q2
704
1
0
1420.5
2018 Q1
832
7
0
8413.5
2017 Q4
3,834
0
0
0.0
2017 Q3
3,879
6
3
1546.8
2017 Q2
4,499
0
0
0.0
2017 Q1
4,305
5
2
1161.4
2016 Q4
3,760
2
1
531.9
2016 Q3
4,682
14
5
2990.2
2016 Q2
4,458
0
0
0.0
2016 Q1
2,266
2
1
882.6
2015 Q4
1,775
0
0
0.0
2015 Q2
1,313
0
0
0.0
2015 Q1
430
4
0
9302.3
2014 Q4
2,999
0
0
0.0
2014 Q3
2,733
3
0
1097.7
2014 Q2
1,756
0
0
0.0
2014 Q1
2,350
1
0
425.5
2013 Q4
1,998
0
0
0.0
2013 Q3
804
4
3
4975.1
2013 Q2
60
0
0
0.0
2013 Q1
60
6
4
100000.0
2012 Q4
40
0
0
0.0
2012 Q3
60
1
0
16666.7
2012 Q2
60
0
0
0.0
2012 Q1
60
5
1
83333.3
2011 Q4
60
0
0
0.0
2011 Q3
60
1
0
16666.7
2011 Q2
60
0
0
0.0
2011 Q1
60
9
1
150000.0
2010 Q4
60
1
0
16666.7
2010 Q3
60
1
0
16666.7
2010 Q2
60
0
0
0.0
2010 Q1
60
1
0
16666.7
2009 Q4
60
0
0
0.0
2009 Q3
60
0
0
0.0
2009 Q2
60
1
0
16666.7
2009 Q1
60
1
0
16666.7
2008 Q4
60
2
0
33333.3
2008 Q3
60
1
1
16666.7
2008 Q2
60
0
0
0.0
2008 Q1
60
0
0
0.0
2007 Q4
60
0
0
0.0
2007 Q3
60
2
1
33333.3
2007 Q2
60
0
0
0.0
2007 Q1
60
1
0
16666.7
2006 Q4
60
0
0
0.0
2006 Q3
60
0
0
0.0
2006 Q2
60
0
0
0.0
2006 Q1
60
0
0
0.0
2005 Q4
60
6
2
100000.0
2005 Q3
60
0
0
0.0
2005 Q2
60
2
0
33333.3
2005 Q1
60
0
0
0.0
2004 Q4
60
1
0
16666.7
2004 Q3
40
0
0
0.0
2004 Q2
80
1
0
12500.0
2004 Q1
80
0
0
0.0
2003 Q4
160
0
0
0.0
2003 Q3
352
0
0
0.0
2003 Q2
460
0
0
0.0
2003 Q1
0
0
0
2002 Q4
0
0
0
2002 Q3
0
0
0
2002 Q2
0
0
0
2002 Q1
0
0
0
2001 Q4
0
0
0
2001 Q3
0
0
0
2001 Q2
0
1
1
2001 Q1
0
0
0
2000 Q4
325
4
2
12307.7
2000 Q3
1,005
0
0
0.0
2000 Q2
1,319
1
1
758.2
2000 Q1
870
0
0
0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
128 on file
2026 · 1 incident
June 17, 2026WV · Coalcrane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, riggerDUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
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Employee stated was walking the belts and when getting done with C-Belt, employee stepped down, twisting left knee and fell on the ground. Employee worked until 7/24/2020 at which time employee had surgery and began to miss work.
2019 · 2 incidents
July 29, 2019WV · Coalprep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee stated EE shut c belt off to remove a rock that was fouled in the structure as EE lifted the rock onto the belt EE felt a sharp pain in EE's groining area
May 1, 2019WV · Coalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
Employee stated was attempting to pick up a roll of belt with the loader when the belt slipped off the forks. When the belt slipped off this caused the loader to teeter throwing EE into the canopy injuring neck. Employee sought medical treatment on 7/10/2019 and was placed off work under doctors care.
2018 · 2 incidents
December 1, 2018WV · Coalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee stated a bearing housing fell on left foot resulting in a fracture and restricted work days. Employee did not seek medical treatment until 3/11/2018 at which time incident became reportable.
2017 · 1 incident
January 10, 2017WV · Coalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cable on counterweight 2 of 4 broke, dozer backed over cable, employee was guiding dozer operator off, counterweight dropped, main pull plate flew up and hit employee on right side, lifting ee off the ground and throwing back to the ground. Right leg, right abdomen, right ribs, right hip and back -- contusion, abrasion.
On 8/13/2014 mine management was notified of an occupational Illness due to hearing loss of a previous employee. Employee was retired effective 2/28/2014.
2013 · 1 incident
September 4, 2013WV · Coalexaminer, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examinerELECTRICAL
Employee was washing around the "C" belt braking resistors. He stated that he tripped on a wash down hose and his arm slid under the resistor and came in contact with power, receiving electrical burns to his left hand.
Stepped off concrete pad at MCC building onto snow and ice. Ankle gave way on snow and ice. EE fell onto ground and felt a strain/pain in his lower back.
2006 · 1 incident
July 21, 2006WV · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS CARRYING A BUCKET OF BOLTS WEIGHING APPROX 45 LBS DOWN A FLIGHT OF STEPS, EE CLAIMS HIS BACK GIVE & THEN FELT A STINGING PAIN IN HIS MIDTO LOWER BACK
EE CLAIMS THAT HE HAD BACK PAIN AFTER USING A 3/4" WASH DOWN HOSE. MED EXAM SHOWS NO PHYSICAL INJURY BUT POSSIBLE DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE OFSPINE. BECAME AWARE OF REASON FOR BEING OFF ON 2 5/99 WHEN WIFE REPORTED TO OFFICE. THIS CLAIM ISUNDER REVIEW
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS DISMOUNTING FROM DOZER AND SLIPPED, JARRING HIS BACK. EMP HAS HAD BACK PROBLEMS SINCE 1985. REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT ON 12-15-95.
July 17, 1995WV · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PRYING WITH A SLATE BAR TO REMOVE SOME STRUCK MAERIAL FROM IN THE RAW COALC HUTE. A PIECE OF ROCK CAM ELOOSE SUDDENLY STRICKING THE SLATE BAR CAUSING HIS HAND TO THE CA UGHT BETWEEN THE SLATE BAR AND CHUTE CUTTING HTE LITTLE AND RING FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND.
April 16, 1995WV · Coalwelder (shop)DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
EMP STATED WHILE HELPING REBUILD A FILTER CAKE CONVEYOR HE STEPPED OUT OF THE CONVEYOR & FELT POP IN KNEE. EMP HAD BEEN SQUATTING DOWN USING TORCH. SUBSEQUENT INVEST. REVEALED INJURY FROM REPE ATED TRAUMA - BURSITIS.
EE STATED HE WAS HOLDING A 4" HOSE DOWN ON GROUND & BENT DOWN TO MOVE IT. LINE HIT A ROCK AND BLEW BACK INTO RIGHT EYE (UNDER SAFETY GLASSES). HE WAS ALSO WEARING A DUST MASK (RESPIRATOR).
January 28, 1994WV · Coallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE STATED: HE HAD BRACED HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT HAND OVERHEAD. HE LEANED OVER TO FLIP A PIECE OF ICE WITH RIGHT HAND, WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF BACK.
January 21, 1994WV · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS TIGHTENING A NUT WITH A LONG HANDLE 1/2" DRIVE RATCHET AND THE NEW 3/4" SOCKET SLIPPED OF THE NUT AND HANGLE STRUCK HIS UPPER LEFT LIP RESULTING IN A CUT WHICH REQUIRED 3 SUTURES.
September 24, 1992WV · Coallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanDUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
EMPLOYEE STATED-HE WAS OUTSIDE OF CLEAN COAL LOADOUT ON SAMPLERS PLATFORM AND AS HE WAS WALKING BACK TO THE LOADOUT PLATFORM. HE MISSED A STEP WHICH RESULTED IN PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
June 3, 1991WV · Coalcar dropper, car shake out operatorDUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
EMPLOYEE STATED: HE WAS LIFTING AN ALUMINIUM GUARD (HALF) OVER HIS HEAD AND PUSHING IT IN PLACE AND OVER EXTENDED HIS REACH AND STRAINED HIS UPPPER LEFT CHEST.
EMPL HAD REMOVED LEFT REAR TIRES ON PAYHAULER TO REPAIR DAMAGED BRAKE LINE.AFTER REPAIRS WERE MADE STARTED PUTTING TIRES BACK ON AND AS HE WAS INSTALLING WHEEL SPACES RING FELT PAIN IN LOWER B ACK.EMPL WENT TO DR & STARTED MISSING WORK 9-18
August 11, 1990WV · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techDUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS USING A HOIST TO OPEN THE BY PASS GATE ON FILTER FLIGHT CONVEYOR. HE WAS STANDING ON A SHORT STEP LADDER HIS HAND SLIPPED WHILE PULLING ON THE HOIST LEVER CAUSING HIM TO FALL. EMPLOYEE HIT HIS HEAD, PELVIS AND LEFT ANKLE.
June 19, 1990WV · Coalcrane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, riggerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS SHOVELING BELT TAKE UP AND RAISED UP AND STRUCK HIS SHOULDER AGAINST A SUPPORT BEAM. EMPLOYEE DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR OR START MISSING WORK UNTIL 4-30-90.
April 3, 1990WV · Coalcrane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, riggerDUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS MOVING A ROTARY DUMP CAR KNOCKER AND WHEN HE SET IT DOWN IT ROLLED OVER CATCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE CAR KNOCKER AND THE BUILDING STRUCTURE.
1989 · 5 incidents
December 19, 1989WV · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STATED: HE WAS INSPECTING A FILTER CAKE CONVEYOR AND AS HE WAS WALKING AWAY HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS BODY IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT POSITIONS BEFORE HE REGAINED HIS BALANCE.
August 23, 1989WV · Coalcrane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, riggerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE SATED THAT WHILE DISMOUNTING THE ENDLOADER HE MISSED THE SECOND STEP (FROM TOP) AND FELL STRAIGHT DOWN LANDING ON HIS FEET. HE STATED THIS FALL INJURED HIS BACK.
1988 · 12 incidents
December 2, 1988WV · Coalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING 6"X8"X14' TIMBERS AND HEADERS TO PLACE IN A SAWING POSITION WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 10-6-88.
September 20, 1988WV · Coalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorDUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE EXAMINING REFUSE BELT, HE STARTED TO STEP UPON METAL STEPS AND WAS HIT BY SOMETHING, SAW A FLASH AND HEARD A LOUD CRASH. NOTE: AN ELECTRICAL STORM WAS PRESENT IN THE AREA. EMPLOYEE WAS FOUND CONFUSED AND WALKING WAS KEPT IN HOSPITAL OVERNIGHT FOR OBSERVATION.
September 6, 1988WV · Coalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
THIS EMPLOYEE W2RKS FOR SHAFT DEPT.CLAIMS HE SLIPPED AND FELL OFF WATER TRUCK AT PREP PLANT.TRIED TO GRAB HOLD OF TANK RESULTING IN INJURY.NOTE-BEING SUBMITTED LATE DUE TO PART 50 AUDIT.
March 18, 1987WV · Coalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorDUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS LIFTING BACK PLATE(METAL) FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.PREP PLANT CLEAN COAL SCREEN.NOTE:BEING SUBMITTED LATE DUE TO PART 50 AUDIT. . 3
EMPLOYEE WAS PU7TING AIR IN 16" TIRE, WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OFF RIM & STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON WRIST & MOUTH. NOTE; 60 TO 70 PSI WAS BEING PUT IN TIRE WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED.
February 10, 1987WV · Coalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS TAKING COVERALLS OFF IN PREP PLANT SHOP,SLIPPED AND FELL IN FLOOR.INJURY WAS PROTESTED BUT LATER RULLED COMPENSABLE.NOTE:BEING SUBMITTED LATE DUE TO PART 50 AUDIT.
January 24, 1987WV · Coalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJ WAS PUTTING3A V-BELT BACK ON THE MOTOR PULLEY TO THE STROKER DRIVE. HE HAD MADE AN EFFORT TO TURN THE POWER OFF TO THE MOTOR, BUT HAD PUSHED THE SWITCH TO ON INSTEAD OF OFF. HE DIDNT SEE T HAT THE PULLEY 4AS TURNING WHEN HE STARTED TO PUT ON THE V-BELT, THEREFORE CATCHING HIS FINGER
August 5, 1986WV · Coalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerDUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
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