Key Takeaway
Alum Cave #17 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Littcarr, Knott County, KY. It has 157 violations on record (15 S&S) and $54K in proposed penalties. Operated by B&W Resources Inc..
Alum Cave #17
Operator: B&W Resources Inc.
Controller: Lipari Energy
Location: Littcarr, Knott County, KY
Employees: 40
Recent Violations
View all 157 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/11/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/11/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/11/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/26/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/23/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 10/22/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 10/22/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 05/29/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 05/19/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/19/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 05/14/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 05/06/2025 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/06/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/26/2025 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/24/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 01/24/2025 | 72.620 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 01/24/2025 | 72.620 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 01/22/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 14 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/12/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 95d lost |
| 01/17/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 07/19/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 05/15/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 23d lost |
| 06/21/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/03/2022 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/04/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/29/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/08/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
Inspections
View all 37 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 12/16/2025 | 159.75 | 5 |
| 09/22/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 44.50 | 2 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 05/06/2025 | 06/03/2025 | 123.50 | 2 |
| 03/18/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 29.50 | 1 |
| 12/16/2024 | 01/29/2025 | 130.50 | 4 |
| 09/25/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 19.00 | 2 |
| 07/01/2024 | 07/15/2024 | 13.00 | 3 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 06/28/2024 | 168.25 | 7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Alum Cave #17 have?
Alum Cave #17 has 157 MSHA violations on record, of which 15 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $54K.
What type of mine is Alum Cave #17?
Alum Cave #17 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Littcarr, Knott County, KY. It currently has 40 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Alum Cave #17?
According to MSHA records, Alum Cave #17 has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Alum Cave #17?
Alum Cave #17 is operated by B&W Resources Inc. and controlled by Lipari Energy. MSHA Mine ID: 1519766.