Key Takeaway

Cranks Creek is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Cawood, Harlan County, KY. It has 89 violations on record (7 S&S) and $17K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc.

Cranks Creek

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc

Controller: Thomas R Hamilton

Location: Cawood, Harlan County, KY

Employees: 36

89
Violations
7
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$17K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/17/2025 71.500(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
09/17/2025 77.1707(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
09/17/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/17/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/16/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/16/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $226
09/16/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $226
09/16/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $226
09/03/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $226
09/03/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/31/2025 Non-S&S $0
03/26/2025 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $1,968
02/28/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $398
02/28/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/28/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $177
02/28/2025 77.1606(c) S&S LowNegligence $883
02/28/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/28/2025 77.1302(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/20/2025 77.1004(b) S&S ModNegligence $642
02/20/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $177

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/14/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
07/21/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
03/17/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
11/20/2023 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 10d lost
05/12/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
08/12/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost
07/06/2021 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 189d lost
06/23/2021 FIRE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
05/03/2021 FIRE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost
02/26/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/26/2026 11.00 1
09/22/2025 09/25/2025 24.00 1
08/28/2025 09/18/2025 112.00 6
03/31/2025 05/01/2025 16.00 1
03/26/2025 04/01/2025 17.00 1
02/12/2025 03/19/2025 110.50 7
10/30/2024 11/21/2024 14.50 4
09/23/2024 09/25/2024 5.00 1
08/28/2024 08/28/2024 2.50 1
08/15/2024 08/19/2024 8.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519858
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees36
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates36.7983330, -83.1486110
Nearest TownCawood

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Cranks Creek have?

Cranks Creek has 89 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.

What type of mine is Cranks Creek?

Cranks Creek is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Cawood, Harlan County, KY. It currently has 36 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Cranks Creek?

According to MSHA records, Cranks Creek has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Cranks Creek?

Cranks Creek is operated by Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc and controlled by Thomas R Hamilton. MSHA Mine ID: 1519858.