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
Operator: Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc
Controller: Thomas R Hamilton
Location: Cawood, Harlan County, KY
Employees: 36
Recent Violations
View all 89 →| 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
View all 10 →| 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
View all 38 →| 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 |
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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.