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
Operator: FALCON COAL CORPORATION
Controller: Jerry Skeens; Eddie Skeens
Location: Elkhorn City, Pike County, KY
Employees: 18
Recent Violations
View all 779 →| 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
View all 9 →| 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
View all 151 →| 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 |
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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.