Clintwood JOD, LLC has filed for bankruptcy protection, seeking to restructure its debt while continuing operations under court supervision. The filing follows a March announcement that the coal mining company would permanently lay off an unspecified number of employees.
Clintwood JOD, LLC Files for Chapter 11
Court records available on PACER show that the company voluntarily submitted its petition on March 22. The Chapter 11 process is currently taking place in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
Attorney Dean A. Langdon of Gartland Thacker DelCotto PLLC is legally representing the company in the case. Filing details add that Christopher Adkins is the authorized representative who signed the petition before its submission.
JOD Mineral Properties, LLC, an affiliate of Clintwood JOD, LLC, also filed for bankruptcy on March 22.
Bankruptcy Follows Layoff Announcement
According to Lexington Herald Leader, Clintwood JOD, LLC began layoffs prior to its bankruptcy filing. Through letters shared on March 9, 2026, an unspecified number of employees at the coal mining company were informed of the sudden decision.
The layoff, which was effective immediately, was based on ‘unforeseen business circumstances.’ Citing the inability to control the situation, the company with operations in Eastern Kentucky finalized the permanent layoff.
The layoff was previously announced on February 24 through letters signed by chief operating officer Billy McCoy. Describing the layoff as ‘temporary,’ the company had then hoped to resume operations. However, it seems the operational strain continues, which prompted the company to proceed with a permanent layoff and then bankruptcy.
Filings So Far
RK Consultants reports that Clintwood JOD, LLC submitted a 42-page petition to the court. According to it, the company currently has between 200 and 999 creditors in total. Filings include a list of the 20 largest unsecured creditors who are not insiders.
Further information listed in the Chapter 11 petition is:
- Filing Date: March 22, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-604
- Estimated Assets: $100,000,001 to $500 million
- Estimated Liabilities: $50,001 to $100 million
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
A list of creditors who have the 20 largest unsecured claims and are not insiders was submitted to the court, case filings state. Richmond Hills Investment LLC is the largest one with a claim of over $26 million. Other creditors include financial institutions and state agencies.
Company Background
Clintwood JOD, LLC serves as a coal mining and production company with operations spanning across eastern Kentucky and southwestern Virginia. It has reserves of metallurgical coal, which is used in producing global steel. The company’s operations are supported by two preparation plants and transportation through rail, truck, and barge.
Along with metallurgical coal, the company provides carbon products for filtration and more industrial purposes, including thermal coal production for the U.S. power grid. Its multiple markets are run through its eight surface mines and 12 underground operations.
While Clintwood JOD, LLC was established in 2019, its operations across sites began in 1988.
The outcome of the coal mining company’s Chapter 11 process is expected to be instrumental in determining its future while it faces operational headwinds.
