Key Takeaway
Beaver Creek is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Elkhorn City, Pike County, KY. It has 293 violations on record (35 S&S) and $53K in proposed penalties. Operated by Banner Blue Coal Company.
Beaver Creek
Operator: Banner Blue Coal Company
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Elkhorn City, Pike County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 293 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 07/25/2025 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $168 |
| 07/18/2025 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/18/2025 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/14/2025 | 75.364(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $504 |
| 05/27/2025 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 05/21/2025 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $168 | |
| 05/20/2025 | 72.630(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/16/2025 | 75.523-3(b)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 05/16/2025 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/16/2025 | 75.604(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/08/2025 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/08/2025 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,431 |
| 05/08/2025 | 75.1312(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 05/07/2025 | 75.523-3(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 05/07/2025 | 75.523-3(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $374 |
| 04/30/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/29/2025 | 75.1731(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 04/25/2025 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 170d lost |
| 05/23/2023 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/10/2022 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 220d lost |
| 07/21/2022 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/19/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/31/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
| 08/24/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 8d restricted |
| 07/28/2021 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 225d lost |
| 07/26/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
Inspections
View all 43 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2025 | 09/12/2025 | 43.25 | 3 |
| 04/02/2025 | 06/16/2025 | 202.75 | 4 |
| 01/08/2025 | 03/24/2025 | 241.00 | 7 |
| 10/08/2024 | 10/09/2024 | 29.25 | 2 |
| 10/01/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 192.00 | 5 |
| 07/02/2024 | 09/25/2024 | 224.00 | 4 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 06/27/2024 | 234.00 | 4 |
| 01/19/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 256.50 | 3 |
| 10/03/2023 | 12/08/2023 | 48.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Beaver Creek have?
Beaver Creek has 293 MSHA violations on record, of which 35 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $53K.
What type of mine is Beaver Creek?
Beaver Creek is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Elkhorn City, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Beaver Creek?
According to MSHA records, Beaver Creek has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Beaver Creek?
Beaver Creek is operated by Banner Blue Coal Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 1519604.