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

Active Surface Coal

Operator: RGB Resources and Development LLC

Controller: Bobby Ray Banks; Joshua Nichols

Location: Van, Letcher County, KY

Employees: 15

88
Violations
17
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$13K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID1519577
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees15
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.1669440, -82.8769440
Nearest TownVan

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.