6 Kentucky coal mines forced to halt production during inspection blitz; MSHA seeks injunction against 2 mines for interference with inspectors’ duties

RB#12, Manalapan Mining Co. (25 total issuances – 19 citations, six orders)
Three 75.202(a), 75.202(b), 75.220(a)(1) withdrawal orders for roof control violations/Terminated
Two 75.400 withdrawal orders for accumulations of combustible material/Terminated
One 75.364(a)(1) citation issued and not abated for failure to conduct a weekly examination/Terminated

Mine #1, Conshor Mining LLC. (35 total issuances – 32 citations, two orders, one safeguard)
One 75.370(a)(1) 104(d)(1) citation for violation of the approved ventilation plan/Terminated
Two 75.400 withdrawal orders for accumulations of combustible material/Terminated

Butcher Branch, Red Bird Coal Co. (58 total issuances – 35 citations and 23 orders)
One 75.400 104-d-1 citation for accumulations of combustible material/Not terminated
One 75.400 withdrawal order for accumulations of combustible material/Not terminated
One 75.364(a)(1) withdrawal order for failure to examine a worked out area of the mine/Not terminated

Mine #1, Cawood Enterprises LLC. (48 total issuances – 44 citations, four orders)
One 75.400 104-d citation for accumulations of combustible material/Terminated
One 75.364(a)(2) withdrawal order for failure to examine bleeder system every seven days/Terminated
One 75.360(c)(1) withdrawal order for failure to take or record air reading every seven days on intake split/Terminated
Two 75.362(b) withdrawal orders for failure to examine for hazardous conditions along a belt conveyor each shift coal is produced/Terminated

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