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

Active Underground Coal

Operator: Excel Mining

Controller: Alliance Resource Partners LP

Location: Varney, Pike County, KY

Employees: 131

1,264
Violations
229
S&S Violations
122
Accidents
$973K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID1519838
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees131
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.6611110, -82.4808330
Nearest TownVarney

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.