Key Takeaway

MINE NO 5 is a nonproducing underground mine producing Coal, located in Elkhorn City, Pike County, KY. It has 779 violations on record (199 S&S) and $286K in proposed penalties. Operated by FALCON COAL CORPORATION.

MINE NO 5

NonProducing Underground Coal

Operator: FALCON COAL CORPORATION

Controller: Jerry Skeens; Eddie Skeens

Location: Elkhorn City, Pike County, KY

Employees: 18

779
Violations
199
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$286K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/05/2026 75.1722(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/05/2026 75.1103-5(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/29/2026 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $0
01/29/2026 75.604(b) S&S ModNegligence $0
01/29/2026 75.1107-16(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/29/2026 75.1722(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
01/28/2026 75.402 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/28/2026 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $0
01/21/2026 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $0
01/21/2026 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $0
01/20/2026 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/20/2026 75.1100-3 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/06/2026 75.1403 S&S ModNegligence $1,320
01/03/2026 75.1403 S&S ModNegligence $1,320
01/03/2026 75.1403 S&S ModNegligence $1,320
01/03/2026 75.604(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,320
01/03/2026 75.380(d)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $2,936
01/03/2026 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
01/03/2026 75.220(a)(1) S&S HighNegligence $0
10/28/2025 75.1731(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/22/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost
09/12/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost
10/20/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/09/2023 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost
04/05/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/05/2014 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 114d lost
02/09/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost
07/18/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
11/20/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/03/2026 01/08/2026 33.00 2
01/03/2026 138.50 4
10/01/2025 11/13/2025 258.50 6
07/01/2025 09/23/2025 385.75 10
04/01/2025 06/23/2025 282.25 5
03/19/2025 03/19/2025 11.00 1
01/07/2025 03/25/2025 243.25 5
10/01/2024 12/19/2024 188.00 4
07/01/2024 09/24/2024 164.00 8
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 9.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518943
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees18
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3194440, -82.2894440
Nearest TownElkhorn City

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does MINE NO 5 have?

MINE NO 5 has 779 MSHA violations on record, of which 199 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $286K.

What type of mine is MINE NO 5?

MINE NO 5 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Elkhorn City, Pike County, KY. It currently has 18 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at MINE NO 5?

According to MSHA records, MINE NO 5 has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates MINE NO 5?

MINE NO 5 is operated by FALCON COAL CORPORATION and controlled by Jerry Skeens; Eddie Skeens. MSHA Mine ID: 1518943.