| Name: | 4TH GEN FUELS LLC |
| Legal type: | Kentucky Limited Liability Company |
| Status: | Active |
| Standing: | Good |
| Profit or Non-Profit: | Profit |
| File Date: | 24 Aug 2018 (7 years ago) |
| Organization Date: | 24 Aug 2018 (7 years ago) |
| Last Annual Report: | 27 Feb 2025 (2 months ago) |
| Managed By: | Members |
| Organization Number: | 1031151 |
| Industry: | Bituminous Coal and Lignite Mining |
| Number of Employees: | Small (0-19) |
| ZIP code: | 40829 |
| City: | Grays Knob |
| Primary County: | Harlan County |
| Principal Office: | 4516 US HWY 421 SOUTH, GRAYS KNOB, KY 40829 |
| Place of Formation: | KENTUCKY |
| Name | Role |
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| Joseph Thomas Bennett II | Registered Agent |
| Name | Role |
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| JOSEPH THOMAS BENNETT II | Member |
| THOMAS JA LOVING | Member |
| ANDREW LOVING | Member |
| Name | Role |
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| Joseph Thomas Bennett II | Organizer |
| Andrew Loving | Organizer |
| Thomas JA Loving | Organizer |
| Agency Interest Id | Program | Activity Type | Current Milestone | Issued Date | Milestone Date | |||||||||
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| 181938 | Wastewater | KPDES Ind Gen'l Surface Mining | Approval Issued | 2024-08-28 | 2024-08-28 | |||||||||
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| 181938 | Wastewater | In-Stream Pre-Mining Survey | Acceptance Document Issued | 2024-04-26 | 2024-04-26 | |||||||||
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| Annual Report | 2025-02-27 |
| Principal Office Address Change | 2024-08-15 |
| Registered Agent name/address change | 2024-08-15 |
| Annual Report | 2024-04-03 |
| Annual Report | 2023-06-07 |
| Annual Report | 2022-04-26 |
| Annual Report | 2021-04-23 |
| Annual Report | 2020-05-13 |
| Annual Report | 2019-04-17 |
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| Name | 4th Gen Fuels |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2024-05-16 |
| Name | Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1977-08-01 |
| End Date | 2024-05-15 |
| Name | Thomas J Loving; Joseph T Bennett Jr; Andrew T Loving |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2024-05-16 |
| Name | 4th Gen Fuels |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2025-01-22 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck against a moving object |
| Ocupation | Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver |
| Narrative | Truck trailer turned over while dumping. |
| Accident Date | 2017-02-21 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects |
| Ocupation | Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider |
| Narrative | Employee was lying on left side shoveling and strained right shoulder |
| Accident Date | 2015-05-04 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion NEC |
| Ocupation | Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer |
| Narrative | Employee was stepping down from the John Deere Backhoe when he felt a sharp pain/popping in his left hip. |
| Accident Date | 2014-09-06 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects |
| Ocupation | Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman |
| Narrative | Employee pulled/strained back while removing a large piece of coal from the feeder. |
| Accident Date | 2013-11-04 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Flash burns (welding) |
| Ocupation | Welder (shop) |
| Narrative | Employee received flash burns to both eyes while welding on a furnace. |
| Accident Date | 2013-09-08 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in lifting objects |
| Ocupation | Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor |
| Narrative | Employee was lifting and pulling. Replacing the back on a flute liner for a pump. He felt a sharp burning pain in his stomach area. |
| Accident Date | 2013-06-08 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck by flying object |
| Ocupation | Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator |
| Narrative | A loose bolt came loose from the dewatering vibrator and hit employee on the left thumb. Thumb was swollen. |
| Accident Date | 2012-08-31 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall to the walkway or working surface |
| Ocupation | Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider |
| Narrative | Ee was walking beside a belt line when he tripped and fell. On the way down, his hand hit a belt roller and broke a bone in his hand. With proper medical care and therapy, his hand healed well and he is back to work no restrictions. |
| Accident Date | 2011-06-18 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall from machine |
| Ocupation | Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer |
| Narrative | Ee stepped off a loader and hurt his leg. X-rays at the doctor's office revealed a bone cracked. He will be off for a while. |
| Accident Date | 2011-03-04 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall to the walkway or working surface |
| Ocupation | Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator |
| Narrative | EE was unloading a bucket of grease from the mechanic's truck when he slipped and fell. He hurt his right knee. The doctor has not made a diagnosis yet. |
| Accident Date | 2011-01-21 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall to the walkway or working surface |
| Ocupation | Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator |
| Narrative | EE slipped and fell on ice while getting into a company vehicle. He fell on his buttock and back. It caused such a bruise that it set up an infection. He had to be hospitlaized and surgery was performed to remove the infection. He is now doing well and should be back to work in a few days. |
| Accident Date | 2010-03-06 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck against stationary object |
| Ocupation | Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer |
| Narrative | Ee cut his finger on a best conveyor shield. It took two stitches and Ee returned to work on the next scheduled work day. |
| Accident Date | 2009-11-10 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall to the walkway or working surface |
| Ocupation | Car dropper, Car shake out operator |
| Narrative | Ee was closing a car door when he slipped and fell hurting his side and ribs. He had no real problems and came back to work after 2 days off. |
| Accident Date | 2008-01-20 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall down stairs |
| Ocupation | Welder (shop) |
| Narrative | Ee slipped and fell on stairwell at washer. There was ice on the step. Strains and bruises to back, knee and elbow. |
| Accident Date | 2007-05-12 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object |
| Ocupation | Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech |
| Narrative | EE was operating a lathe, when his emory cloth got caught in the lathe and pulled his hand into the turning lathe. This broke one finger and dislocated two others. |
| Accident Date | 2006-11-09 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall from machine |
| Ocupation | Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer |
| Narrative | Ee was trying to close door on excavator, slipped and fell. He hit a vehicle before he hit the ground. |
| Accident Date | 2006-09-07 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion NEC |
| Ocupation | Car dropper, Car shake out operator |
| Narrative | Ee was tightening wheel brake on a rail road car and popped his shoulder out of place. |
| Accident Date | 2006-06-22 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck by... NEC |
| Ocupation | Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer |
| Narrative | As EE was operating equipment, the windshield came out of frame and hit him on the head. |
| Accident Date | 2005-06-14 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall down stairs |
| Ocupation | Welder (shop) |
| Narrative | Employee was going up a fabricated step to get to a platform when the step came loose. He then fell 10 to 12 feet. |
| Accident Date | 2002-10-07 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall onto or against objects |
| Ocupation | Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman |
| Narrative | EE IS A CAR DROPPER AT THE TIPPLE. HIS BOOT HEEL CAUGHT ON A RUNG OF THE LADDER AND CAUSED HIM TO FALL. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF AND SWUNG AROUND HITTING HIS SHIN ON THE DRAW HEAD OF THE CAR. THIS CA USED A ONE AND ONE-QUARTER INCH CUT REQUIRING STITCHES AT THE LOCAL ER. |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2025-01-30 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 0 |
| Total Hours | 0 |
| Start Date | 2025-01-29 |
| End Date | 2025-01-30 |
| Activity | Non-Fatal Accident Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Start Date | 2024-10-10 |
| End Date | 2024-10-10 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 8 |
| Start Date | 2024-10-02 |
| End Date | 2024-10-04 |
| Activity | Impoundment Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 20 |
| Start Date | 2024-09-23 |
| End Date | 2024-09-25 |
| Activity | Impoundment Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 31 |
| Start Date | 2024-07-18 |
| End Date | 2024-07-31 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Start Date | 2024-05-22 |
| End Date | 2024-05-22 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2 |
| Start Date | 2024-04-01 |
| End Date | 2024-07-09 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 7 |
| Total Hours | 123.25 |
| Start Date | 2024-03-13 |
| End Date | 2024-03-19 |
| Activity | Impoundment Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-12-26 |
| End Date | 2023-12-27 |
| Activity | Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 15.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-11-08 |
| End Date | 2024-02-29 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 9 |
| Total Hours | 139.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-09-12 |
| End Date | 2023-09-12 |
| Activity | Impoundment Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Start Date | 2023-06-08 |
| End Date | 2023-07-24 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 7 |
| Total Hours | 117.75 |
| Start Date | 2023-05-17 |
| End Date | 2023-05-18 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
| Start Date | 2023-03-06 |
| End Date | 2023-03-27 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 3 |
| Start Date | 2022-12-27 |
| End Date | 2023-03-06 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 7 |
| Total Hours | 157 |
| Start Date | 2022-11-29 |
| End Date | 2022-11-30 |
| Activity | Impoundment Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 7.5 |
| Start Date | 2022-09-27 |
| End Date | 2022-09-27 |
| Activity | Impoundment Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
| Start Date | 2022-09-01 |
| End Date | 2022-09-08 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 34.5 |
| Start Date | 2022-04-25 |
| End Date | 2022-07-12 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 9 |
| Total Hours | 148.25 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 58524 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 20 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2926 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 49392 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 16 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 3087 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 48392 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 16 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 3025 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 38824 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 13 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2986 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2020 |
| Annual Hours | 21667 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 9 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2407 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2019 |
| Annual Hours | 60347 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 20 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 3017 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2018 |
| Annual Hours | 51037 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 18 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2835 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2017 |
| Annual Hours | 51532 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 20 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2577 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2017 |
| Annual Hours | 2887 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2887 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2016 |
| Annual Hours | 58745 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 30 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1958 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2016 |
| Annual Hours | 2927 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2927 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2015 |
| Annual Hours | 58931 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 21 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2806 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2015 |
| Annual Hours | 1430 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1430 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2014 |
| Annual Hours | 60754 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 19 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 3198 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2014 |
| Annual Hours | 318 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 159 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2013 |
| Annual Hours | 65258 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 21 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 3108 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2013 |
| Annual Hours | 676 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 676 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2012 |
| Annual Hours | 61481 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 20 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 3074 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2012 |
| Annual Hours | 2607 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2607 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2011 |
| Annual Hours | 56660 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 21 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2698 |
| Directions to Mine | From MSHA Office turn left onto US-421\US-119 N for approximately 3.6 mi. Continue onto US-119 N for approximately 13 mi to Totz. |
Parties
| Name | 4th Gen Fuels |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2024-05-16 |
| Name | Harlan Cumberland Coal Company, LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1980-06-01 |
| End Date | 2024-05-15 |
| Name | Thomas J Loving; Joseph T Bennett Jr; Andrew T Loving |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2024-05-16 |
| Name | 4th Gen Fuels |
| Role | Current Operator |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2025-01-30 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Start Date | 2024-05-22 |
| End Date | 2024-05-22 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2 |
| Start Date | 2024-04-01 |
| End Date | 2024-05-13 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 41.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-12-13 |
| End Date | 2024-01-22 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 43.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-07-05 |
| End Date | 2023-09-11 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Start Date | 2023-03-08 |
| End Date | 2023-03-14 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 32.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-02-13 |
| End Date | 2023-02-23 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 20 |
| Start Date | 2022-07-25 |
| End Date | 2022-07-27 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 15.5 |
| Start Date | 2022-07-21 |
| End Date | 2022-07-21 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Start Date | 2022-02-02 |
| End Date | 2022-02-03 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
| Start Date | 2021-10-05 |
| End Date | 2022-01-18 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 23 |
| Start Date | 2021-04-19 |
| End Date | 2021-04-19 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 7 |
| Start Date | 2021-03-01 |
| End Date | 2021-03-04 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 16.5 |
| Start Date | 2021-02-01 |
| End Date | 2021-02-22 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 15.5 |
| Start Date | 2020-09-08 |
| End Date | 2020-09-08 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
| Start Date | 2020-04-01 |
| End Date | 2020-09-24 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 42.25 |
| Start Date | 2020-02-05 |
| End Date | 2020-03-23 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 35.75 |
| Start Date | 2019-09-23 |
| End Date | 2019-09-23 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 1.75 |
| Start Date | 2019-06-10 |
| End Date | 2019-09-16 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 67 |
| Start Date | 2018-11-26 |
| End Date | 2019-03-06 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 28.5 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 378 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 378 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 249 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 249 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 740 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 740 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 680 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 680 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2020 |
| Annual Hours | 211 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 211 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2019 |
| Annual Hours | 614 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 307 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2018 |
| Annual Hours | 475 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 475 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2017 |
| Annual Hours | 1694 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 9 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 188 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2016 |
| Annual Hours | 2918 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 9 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 324 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2015 |
| Annual Hours | 848 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 11 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 77 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2010 |
| Annual Hours | 894 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 4 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 224 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2009 |
| Annual Hours | 947 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 4 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 237 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2008 |
| Annual Hours | 538 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 4 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 135 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2007 |
| Annual Hours | 727 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 4 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 182 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2006 |
| Annual Hours | 1299 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 4 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 325 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2005 |
| Annual Hours | 607 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 4 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 152 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2002 |
| Annual Hours | 179 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 60 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2001 |
| Annual Hours | 2805 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 5 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 561 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2000 |
| Annual Hours | 858 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 286 |
| Directions to Mine | 13.3 Miles from Harlan going East on Ky 38 1.5 miles across bridge off of Ky 38 at Highsplint |
Parties
| Name | 4TH Gen Fuels LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2020-06-22 |
| Name | Dixie Fuel Company LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2009-12-16 |
| End Date | 2020-06-21 |
| Name | Thomas J Loving; Joseph T Bennett Jr; Andrew T Loving |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2020-06-22 |
| Name | 4TH Gen Fuels LLC |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2021-02-02 |
| Degree Inhury | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck by falling object |
| Ocupation | Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer |
| Narrative | Dozer was being worked on the dozer push arm slipped off roller frame and hit injured worker's lower leg and foot. |
| Accident Date | 2013-05-29 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion NEC |
| Ocupation | Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer |
| Narrative | Employee twisted ankle while walking. |
| Accident Date | 2013-04-11 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall to the walkway or working surface |
| Ocupation | Electrician, Lineman |
| Narrative | EMPLOYEE TRIPPED AND FELL ON ROCKS INJURING HIS HANDS. CUTS AND ABRASIONS |
| Accident Date | 2011-08-18 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck against a moving object |
| Ocupation | Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer |
| Narrative | Ee is a dozer operator. He back over a rock that was not in his eyesight causing a jolt of the machine. This jolt caused him to be jarred severely causing a hurt back. He missed two days and is not back to work with very little problem. |
| Accident Date | 2010-08-23 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck against a moving object |
| Ocupation | Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver |
| Narrative | EE was operating a haul back truck. It hit a rough spot in the road which jerked him sideways in the cab. This caused a strained back. Two days off and physical therapy has allowed EE to return to work with no problems. |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2022-03-01 |
| End Date | 2022-03-01 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 3.5 |
| Start Date | 2021-12-21 |
| End Date | 2021-12-21 |
| Activity | Mine Idle Activity |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 3.5 |
| Start Date | 2021-09-23 |
| End Date | 2021-09-23 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6 |
| Start Date | 2021-03-15 |
| End Date | 2021-03-16 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 11.5 |
| Start Date | 2021-01-11 |
| End Date | 2021-03-12 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 57 |
| Start Date | 2020-09-08 |
| End Date | 2020-09-08 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
| Start Date | 2020-07-20 |
| End Date | 2020-09-24 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 106 |
| Start Date | 2020-07-08 |
| End Date | 2020-07-22 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 13 |
| Start Date | 2020-05-19 |
| End Date | 2020-05-19 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 10 |
| Start Date | 2020-03-25 |
| End Date | 2020-03-30 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10 |
| Start Date | 2020-01-23 |
| End Date | 2020-03-23 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 142.25 |
| Start Date | 2020-01-06 |
| End Date | 2020-01-06 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 7.5 |
| Start Date | 2019-09-30 |
| End Date | 2019-09-30 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Start Date | 2019-07-23 |
| End Date | 2019-09-25 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 77.5 |
| Start Date | 2019-03-11 |
| End Date | 2019-03-25 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 49.5 |
| Start Date | 2018-03-15 |
| End Date | 2018-03-19 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6 |
| Start Date | 2017-07-28 |
| End Date | 2017-07-28 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6 |
| Start Date | 2016-12-23 |
| End Date | 2016-12-23 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 7 |
| Start Date | 2016-04-06 |
| End Date | 2016-04-06 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
| Start Date | 2016-03-02 |
| End Date | 2016-03-17 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 11.5 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 9004 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 19517 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 5 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1801 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2020 |
| Annual Hours | 36035 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 94783 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 12 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 3003 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2019 |
| Annual Hours | 27017 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 104884 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 9 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 3002 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2018 |
| Annual Hours | 2102 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 5585 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 6 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 350 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2017 |
| Annual Hours | 96 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 7 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 14 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2016 |
| Annual Hours | 252 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 84 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2015 |
| Annual Hours | 1568 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 5 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 314 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2014 |
| Annual Hours | 3490 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1745 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2013 |
| Annual Hours | 37925 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 35618 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 11 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 3448 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2013 |
| Annual Hours | 2054 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2054 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2012 |
| Annual Hours | 46842 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 63508 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 19 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2465 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2012 |
| Annual Hours | 2608 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2608 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2011 |
| Annual Hours | 39136 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 31742 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 12 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 3261 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2010 |
| Annual Hours | 17912 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 17801 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 8 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2239 |
| Directions to Mine | US Highway 119 at Totz, KY 40807 - Turn at Belt Conveyor overpass - Over US 119 |
Parties
| Name | 4TH GEN FUELS, LLC. |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2020-04-29 |
| Name | Thomas J Loving; Joseph T Bennett Jr; Andrew T Loving |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2020-04-29 |
| Name | 4TH GEN FUELS, LLC. |
| Role | Current Operator |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2023-09-21 |
| End Date | 2023-09-21 |
| Activity | Mine Idle Activity |
| Number Inspectors | 0 |
| Total Hours | 0 |
| Start Date | 2023-03-28 |
| End Date | 2023-03-28 |
| Activity | Mine Idle Activity |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 5 |
| Start Date | 2022-04-26 |
| End Date | 2022-05-18 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Start Date | 2022-03-01 |
| End Date | 2022-03-01 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 3 |
| Start Date | 2021-09-22 |
| End Date | 2021-09-22 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6 |
| Start Date | 2021-01-11 |
| End Date | 2021-01-11 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 7.5 |
| Start Date | 2020-09-08 |
| End Date | 2020-09-08 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
| Start Date | 2020-05-19 |
| End Date | 2020-09-24 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 8 |
| Total Hours | 155.75 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2020 |
| Annual Hours | 4379 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 5162 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1460 |
| Directions to Mine | Left on Hwy 25E South 13.4 miles to Hwy 119. Left 7.6 miles to the River Bridge. Right 5.0 miles to Equipment parking area. Mine on left. |
Parties
| Name | 4th Gen Fuels LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2020-09-15 |
| Name | Thomas J Loving; Joseph T Bennett Jr; Andrew T Loving |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2020-09-15 |
| Name | 4th Gen Fuels LLC |
| Role | Current Operator |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2023-04-04 |
| End Date | 2023-04-04 |
| Activity | Mine Idle Activity |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 1.75 |
| Start Date | 2022-10-11 |
| End Date | 2022-10-11 |
| Activity | Mine Idle Activity |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 1.5 |
| Start Date | 2022-07-29 |
| End Date | 2022-07-29 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 3 |
| Start Date | 2022-02-10 |
| End Date | 2022-03-20 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 94.75 |
| Start Date | 2021-07-12 |
| End Date | 2021-09-20 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 62.5 |
| Start Date | 2021-03-29 |
| End Date | 2021-03-30 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Start Date | 2021-02-24 |
| End Date | 2021-03-11 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 54 |
| Start Date | 2020-09-21 |
| End Date | 2020-09-24 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 14.5 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | AUGER |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 2472 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1236 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | AUGER |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 5048 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2524 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | AUGER |
| Year | 2020 |
| Annual Hours | 1269 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 635 |
| Directions to Mine | left on Hwy. 25E South 13.4 miles turn left on Hwy. 119. Left 7.6 miles to the River Bridge. Right across bridge go 5.0 miles to equipment parking area. The mine is on the left. |
Parties
| Name | Alden Resources LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2020-10-19 |
| End Date | 2022-06-28 |
| Name | 4TH GEN FUELS, LLC. |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2022-06-29 |
| Name | Thomas J Loving; Joseph T Bennett Jr; Andrew T Loving |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2022-06-29 |
| Name | 4TH GEN FUELS, LLC. |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2023-11-30 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object |
| Ocupation | Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech |
| Narrative | While raising/lowering a D10R belly pan, the belly pan got onto EE's chest. |
| Accident Date | 2023-01-14 |
| Degree Inhury | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 |
| Accident Type | Contact with heat |
| Ocupation | Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech |
| Narrative | While changing a hydraulic hose, EE stated EE felt bad. A co-worker evaluated EE and suspected dehydration. EE agreed to go get checked out at the local ER. The ER stated EE appeared to be dehydrated. The ER administered fluids and released EE to return to work. |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2025-01-27 |
| End Date | 2025-01-27 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 0 |
| Total Hours | 0 |
| Start Date | 2024-12-03 |
| End Date | 2025-01-02 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 96.25 |
| Start Date | 2024-09-26 |
| End Date | 2024-09-26 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 9.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-06-24 |
| End Date | 2024-07-18 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 63.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-05-22 |
| End Date | 2024-05-23 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4.25 |
| Start Date | 2024-04-08 |
| End Date | 2024-04-30 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 46 |
| Start Date | 2024-03-26 |
| End Date | 2024-03-26 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 13.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-03-11 |
| End Date | 2024-03-11 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 7.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-03-01 |
| End Date | 2024-03-01 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Start Date | 2023-12-12 |
| End Date | 2024-02-28 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 96 |
| Start Date | 2023-11-30 |
| End Date | 2023-12-06 |
| Activity | Non-Fatal Accident Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 34.75 |
| Start Date | 2023-08-15 |
| End Date | 2023-08-15 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 13.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-08-14 |
| End Date | 2023-08-31 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 76 |
| Start Date | 2023-07-26 |
| End Date | 2023-08-03 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 36.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-06-27 |
| End Date | 2023-06-28 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
| Start Date | 2023-05-17 |
| End Date | 2023-05-17 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 0 |
| Total Hours | 0 |
| Start Date | 2023-03-29 |
| End Date | 2023-03-29 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2.75 |
| Start Date | 2023-03-13 |
| End Date | 2023-03-13 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 3.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-02-23 |
| End Date | 2023-03-01 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 29.5 |
| Start Date | 2022-09-26 |
| End Date | 2022-09-27 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 24.5 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 41779 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 76857 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 14 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2984 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 39071 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 56500 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 15 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2605 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 12642 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 16609 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 9 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1405 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 28552 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 28878 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 11 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2596 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2020 |
| Annual Hours | 8433 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 2338 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 15 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 562 |
| Directions to Mine | Northeast of Cumberland Kentucky on US HWY 119-3.8 miles northeast of the Harlan/Letcher County Line on US HWY 119 |
Parties
| Name | 4TH GEN FUELS, LLC. |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2021-03-04 |
| Name | Thomas J Loving; Joseph T Bennett Jr; Andrew T Loving |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2021-03-04 |
| Name | 4TH GEN FUELS, LLC. |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2023-01-26 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall from machine |
| Ocupation | Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver |
| Narrative | Bottom step broke letting injured worker fall to the ground |
| Accident Date | 2022-02-10 |
| Degree Inhury | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck by falling object |
| Ocupation | Outside foreman, Leadman |
| Narrative | Injured worker was removing a belly pan from a CAT 992D loader. The Pan fell approximately 3 feet and caught EE's right hand between the pan and an impact wrench. |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2025-02-06 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 0 |
| Total Hours | 0 |
| Start Date | 2024-09-26 |
| End Date | 2024-09-26 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10 |
| Start Date | 2024-07-22 |
| End Date | 2024-09-12 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 8 |
| Total Hours | 169 |
| Start Date | 2024-05-22 |
| End Date | 2024-05-22 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2.75 |
| Start Date | 2024-02-09 |
| End Date | 2024-03-18 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 9 |
| Total Hours | 193 |
| Start Date | 2023-09-27 |
| End Date | 2023-09-27 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 8 |
| Start Date | 2023-09-21 |
| End Date | 2023-09-25 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 13.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-07-25 |
| End Date | 2023-09-20 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 8 |
| Total Hours | 99.75 |
| Start Date | 2023-05-17 |
| End Date | 2023-05-17 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-05-03 |
| End Date | 2023-05-04 |
| Activity | Electrical Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 16.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-03-23 |
| End Date | 2023-03-28 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 |
| Start Date | 2023-01-31 |
| End Date | 2023-03-20 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 124.5 |
| Start Date | 2022-11-22 |
| End Date | 2022-11-28 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10.5 |
| Start Date | 2022-10-24 |
| End Date | 2022-10-25 |
| Activity | Electrical Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Start Date | 2022-07-28 |
| End Date | 2022-09-19 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 6 |
| Total Hours | 125.5 |
| Start Date | 2022-01-24 |
| End Date | 2022-03-31 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 5 |
| Total Hours | 113.5 |
| Start Date | 2021-12-08 |
| End Date | 2021-12-15 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Start Date | 2021-06-29 |
| End Date | 2021-09-27 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 123 |
| Start Date | 2021-06-17 |
| End Date | 2021-06-17 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
| Start Date | 2021-05-12 |
| End Date | 2021-05-17 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 5.5 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 82839 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 310570 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 29 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2857 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 76881 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 363504 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 26 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2957 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 65783 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 357719 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 22 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2990 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 34734 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 161836 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 14 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2481 |
| Directions to Mine | On Kentucky Highway 38 - 6 miles northeast of Evarts, Kentucky turn left across Bridge at Highsplint on to Seagraves Creek Rd |
Parties
| Name | 4th Gen Fuels LLC. |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2022-09-28 |
| Name | Thomas J Loving; Joseph T Bennett Jr; Andrew T Loving |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2022-09-28 |
| Name | 4th Gen Fuels LLC. |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2024-12-11 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall from machine |
| Ocupation | Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver |
| Narrative | Operator was climbing up the ladder on 777B rock truck, stopped on the bumper, fell to the ground landing on left side. Operator complained of pain in left shoulder, left hip, and lower back. Was taken to a hospital for X-Ray & CT scan, both came back ok with no breaks or fractures. |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2025-01-16 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 55.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-10-21 |
| End Date | 2024-12-26 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 3 |
| Total Hours | 25 |
| Start Date | 2024-09-30 |
| End Date | 2024-10-30 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 24 |
| Start Date | 2024-08-28 |
| End Date | 2024-08-29 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
| Start Date | 2024-05-22 |
| End Date | 2024-05-22 |
| Activity | Special Emphasis Programs |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2 |
| Start Date | 2024-05-06 |
| End Date | 2024-06-27 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 104.75 |
| Start Date | 2023-11-01 |
| End Date | 2024-02-08 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 7 |
| Total Hours | 177 |
| Start Date | 2023-09-27 |
| End Date | 2023-09-27 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 6.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-04-24 |
| End Date | 2023-09-25 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 6 |
| Total Hours | 112.5 |
| Start Date | 2023-04-21 |
| End Date | 2023-04-25 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
| Start Date | 2022-11-15 |
| End Date | 2023-01-19 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 73 |
| Start Date | 2022-11-08 |
| End Date | 2022-11-08 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 8.5 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 53333 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 173332 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 19 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2807 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 28803 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 87730 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 10 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2880 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 2711 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 16734 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 4 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 678 |
Sources: Kentucky Secretary of State
