Key Takeaway
Excel #5 is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Varney, Pike County, KY. It has 1,264 violations on record (229 S&S) and $973K in proposed penalties. Operated by Excel Mining.
Excel #5
Operator: Excel Mining
Controller: Alliance Resource Partners LP
Location: Varney, Pike County, KY
Employees: 131
Recent Violations
View all 1,264 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 70.100(a)(2) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 70.100(a)(2) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 75.1600-2(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.1600-2(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.204(c)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.1107-16(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/15/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/13/2026 | 75.362(g)(2)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/08/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $209 |
| 12/29/2025 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 122 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19/2026 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 12/09/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/25/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/19/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 08/24/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/25/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 63d lost |
| 06/17/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 76d lost |
| 06/05/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/02/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 04/24/2025 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 219 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 03/02/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 02/09/2026 | 02/09/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 01/21/2026 | 01/21/2026 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 01/08/2026 | 01/08/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 01/05/2026 | 676.25 | 13 | |
| 12/29/2025 | 12/29/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 12/17/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/02/2025 | 12/02/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 11/10/2025 | 11/10/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/30/2025 | 10/30/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Excel #5 have?
Excel #5 has 1264 MSHA violations on record, of which 229 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $973K.
What type of mine is Excel #5?
Excel #5 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Varney, Pike County, KY. It currently has 131 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Excel #5?
According to MSHA records, Excel #5 has 122 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Excel #5?
Excel #5 is operated by Excel Mining and controlled by Alliance Resource Partners LP. MSHA Mine ID: 1519838.