Key Takeaway
No 3 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Van, Letcher County, KY. It has 88 violations on record (17 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by RGB Resources and Development LLC.
No 3
Operator: RGB Resources and Development LLC
Controller: Bobby Ray Banks; Joshua Nichols
Location: Van, Letcher County, KY
Employees: 15
Recent Violations
View all 88 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | 72.620 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/09/2026 | 77.1001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 06/12/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/12/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/05/2025 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 06/02/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/04/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/04/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/04/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/04/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/21/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/14/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/14/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 02/14/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.2102(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Inspections
View all 36 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2026 | 38.50 | 4 | |
| 12/29/2025 | 12/29/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/16/2025 | 07/16/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 06/02/2025 | 07/02/2025 | 119.00 | 2 |
| 01/24/2025 | 03/10/2025 | 168.50 | 5 |
| 09/25/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 08/20/2024 | 08/20/2024 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 06/12/2024 | 09/17/2024 | 65.00 | 1 |
| 02/17/2017 | 02/23/2017 | 9.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does No 3 have?
No 3 has 88 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.
What type of mine is No 3?
No 3 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Van, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 15 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at No 3?
According to MSHA records, No 3 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates No 3?
No 3 is operated by RGB Resources and Development LLC and controlled by Bobby Ray Banks; Joshua Nichols. MSHA Mine ID: 1519577.