Key Takeaway
Mine #4 is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in RANSOM, Pike County, KY. It has 664 violations on record (135 S&S) and $216K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lighthouse Mining, Inc..
Mine #4
Operator: Lighthouse Mining, Inc.
Controller: Jerry Todd Tackett
Location: RANSOM, Pike County, KY
Employees: 14
Recent Violations
View all 664 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.1106-2(a)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/27/2026 | 75.1103-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/27/2026 | 75.1103-8(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.1107-4(a)(2)(i) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.1719-2(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.1107-9(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.604(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/27/2026 | 70.101(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 75.903 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 75.703 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 75.703 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 75.601-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/15/2026 | 75.523-1(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/14/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 45 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 189.50 | 4 | |
| 10/01/2025 | 12/22/2025 | 316.25 | 8 |
| 07/01/2025 | 09/23/2025 | 340.00 | 8 |
| 04/01/2025 | 04/01/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 06/18/2025 | 367.00 | 7 |
| 01/15/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 199.50 | 5 |
| 10/01/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 218.25 | 6 |
| 08/30/2024 | 08/30/2024 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 07/11/2024 | 09/04/2024 | 26.50 | 2 |
| 04/08/2024 | 06/17/2024 | 26.00 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mine #4 have?
Mine #4 has 664 MSHA violations on record, of which 135 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $216K.
What type of mine is Mine #4?
Mine #4 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in RANSOM, Pike County, KY. It currently has 14 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine #4?
According to MSHA records, Mine #4 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mine #4?
Mine #4 is operated by Lighthouse Mining, Inc. and controlled by Jerry Todd Tackett. MSHA Mine ID: 1519847.