Key Takeaway

MINE #28 is a nonproducing underground mine producing Coal, located in Dorton, Pike County, KY. It has 2,830 violations on record (734 S&S) and $2.8M in proposed penalties. Operated by ARC KENTUCKY RESOURCES, LLC.

MINE #28

NonProducing Underground Coal

Operator: ARC KENTUCKY RESOURCES, LLC

Controller: Appalachian Resource Company LLC

Location: Dorton, Pike County, KY

Employees: 3

2,830
Violations
734
S&S Violations
108
Accidents
$2.8M
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 2,830 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/04/2025 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $549
01/21/2025 75.360(g) Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
12/10/2024 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $861
10/17/2024 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/17/2024 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $576
10/17/2024 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/17/2024 75.1714-6 Non-S&S ModNegligence $172
10/16/2024 75.360(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/08/2024 75.517 S&S NoNegligence $861
10/08/2024 75.517 S&S NoNegligence $861
10/08/2024 75.604(b) S&S NoNegligence $861
10/08/2024 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
10/08/2024 75.517 S&S NoNegligence $861
10/07/2024 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/07/2024 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/07/2024 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $260
10/03/2024 75.1722(a) S&S LowNegligence $388
08/13/2024 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $797
08/12/2024 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $797
08/12/2024 75.202(a) S&S LowNegligence $797

Accidents & Injuries

View all 108 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/01/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost
04/30/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 103d lost
10/10/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 81d lost
09/19/2023 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost
08/08/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/03/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/22/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 139d lost
08/19/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
07/06/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
06/17/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost

Inspections

View all 418 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/17/2026 02/18/2026 13.75 1
10/01/2025 10/15/2025 14.00 2
07/01/2025 08/18/2025 10.50 1
06/26/2025 06/26/2025 6.50 1
04/02/2025 04/21/2025 46.50 3
01/02/2025 03/06/2025 106.00 2
10/02/2024 12/12/2024 149.00 4
07/01/2024 09/24/2024 255.50 4
05/22/2024 05/23/2024 9.50 2
04/01/2024 06/26/2024 309.75 12

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518911
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3436110, -82.5452780
Nearest TownDorton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does MINE #28 have?

MINE #28 has 2830 MSHA violations on record, of which 734 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.8M.

What type of mine is MINE #28?

MINE #28 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Dorton, Pike County, KY. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at MINE #28?

According to MSHA records, MINE #28 has 108 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates MINE #28?

MINE #28 is operated by ARC KENTUCKY RESOURCES, LLC and controlled by Appalachian Resource Company LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1518911.