Key Takeaway

Mine # 1 is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Pikeville, Pike County, KY. It has 227 violations on record (71 S&S) and $98K in proposed penalties. Operated by Blue Ridge Fuels L.L.C..

Mine # 1

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Blue Ridge Fuels L.L.C.

Controller: Eddie Lawson

Location: Pikeville, Pike County, KY

227
Violations
71
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$98K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 227 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/16/2019 71.206(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
01/09/2019 50.20-1 Non-S&S $0
10/29/2018 50.10(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/28/2018 Non-S&S $0
07/25/2018 48.28(a) S&S ModNegligence $143
07/25/2018 48.29(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/25/2018 72.100(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/03/2018 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
03/27/2018 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
03/27/2018 71.201(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
03/20/2018 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
03/20/2018 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/18/2017 71.206(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/12/2017 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $148
07/12/2017 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/12/2017 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/10/2017 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/21/2017 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $160
06/14/2017 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
06/14/2017 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $148

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/14/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 145d lost

Inspections

View all 48 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/25/2025 09/25/2025 5.00 1
11/19/2024 11/19/2024 5.00 1
01/24/2020 01/24/2020 4.50 1
07/18/2019 07/19/2019 6.00 1
01/09/2019 03/20/2019 17.00 2
10/30/2018 11/13/2018 18.25 2
08/30/2018 08/30/2018 6.00 1
06/12/2018 08/08/2018 49.75 1
04/16/2018 04/16/2018 14.00 1
04/12/2018 04/12/2018 3.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518952
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4905560, -82.5022220
Nearest TownPikeville

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine # 1 have?

Mine # 1 has 227 MSHA violations on record, of which 71 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $98K.

What type of mine is Mine # 1?

Mine # 1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Pikeville, Pike County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine # 1?

According to MSHA records, Mine # 1 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine # 1?

Mine # 1 is operated by Blue Ridge Fuels L.L.C. and controlled by Eddie Lawson. MSHA Mine ID: 1518952.