CARDINAL
Active
Underground
Coal
Operator: WARRIOR COAL LLC
Controller: Alliance Resource Partners LP
Location: Madisonville, Ky, Hopkins County, KY
Employees: 427
10,686
Violations
2,434
S&S Violations
1,010
Accidents
$5.7M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 10,686 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/05/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/05/2026 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.604(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.209(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.605 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.360(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.360(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.1107-9(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/20/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/20/2026 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1,010 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/28/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/21/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/21/2026 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/19/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 9d lost |
| 01/19/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/09/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/09/2026 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/11/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 12/02/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 1,942 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | 03/05/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 02/27/2026 | 02/27/2026 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 02/24/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 02/19/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/18/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 17.00 | 4 |
| 02/13/2026 | 02/13/2026 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 02/10/2026 | 02/10/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/02/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 01/29/2026 | 01/29/2026 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 01/23/2026 | 01/23/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1517216
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees427
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates37.4052780, -87.5352780
Nearest TownMadisonville, Ky
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does CARDINAL have?
CARDINAL has 10686 MSHA violations on record, of which 2434 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5.7M.
What type of mine is CARDINAL?
CARDINAL is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Madisonville, Ky, Hopkins County, KY. It currently has 427 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at CARDINAL?
According to MSHA records, CARDINAL has 1010 reported accident/injury records and 5 fatalities on file.
Who operates CARDINAL?
CARDINAL is operated by WARRIOR COAL LLC and controlled by Alliance Resource Partners LP. MSHA Mine ID: 1517216.