Key Takeaway

Buffalo Valley Resources LLC is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Olive Hil, Carter County, KY. It has 60 violations on record (15 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by Buffalo Valley Resources LLC.

Buffalo Valley Resources LLC

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Buffalo Valley Resources LLC

Controller: Jeff Kinser; Frank Lusher; Greg Lusher; Mike Kitchen

Location: Olive Hil, Carter County, KY

Employees: 15

60
Violations
15
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$13K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/11/2026 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/11/2026 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/10/2026 56.4430(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
04/28/2025 56.14103(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/23/2025 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/23/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/09/2025 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/09/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/09/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/09/2025 56.12026 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/09/2025 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $1,126
11/18/2024 56.4201(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
11/18/2024 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $280
11/18/2024 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/18/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/22/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/21/2024 56.4203 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/26/2026 02/11/2026 81.25 1
07/14/2025 07/14/2025 5.00 1
04/07/2025 05/21/2025 146.50 3
11/12/2024 11/21/2024 66.00 1
05/21/2024 05/22/2024 1.50 1
05/06/2024 05/07/2024 9.00 1
05/06/2024 05/23/2024 24.75 1
02/12/2024 02/16/2024 25.50 1
09/05/2023 09/18/2023 26.50 1
02/28/2023 03/01/2023 20.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519849
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees15
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates38.4152780, -83.1466670
Nearest TownOlive Hil

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Buffalo Valley Resources LLC have?

Buffalo Valley Resources LLC has 60 MSHA violations on record, of which 15 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.

What type of mine is Buffalo Valley Resources LLC?

Buffalo Valley Resources LLC is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Olive Hil, Carter County, KY. It currently has 15 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Buffalo Valley Resources LLC?

According to MSHA records, Buffalo Valley Resources LLC has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Buffalo Valley Resources LLC?

Buffalo Valley Resources LLC is operated by Buffalo Valley Resources LLC and controlled by Jeff Kinser; Frank Lusher; Greg Lusher; Mike Kitchen. MSHA Mine ID: 1519849.