MSHA shut down a Kentucky coal mine after discovering a fire and other alleged hazards during an impact inspection on the night shift in December. 

The operation was one of 13 mines – 10 coal, two metal and an aggregate site ? targeted for the special emphasis enforcement program during the month.  A total of 321 citations and orders were issued: 174 citations and 19 orders at the coal mines and 112 citations and 16 orders at the metal/non-metal operations.