Key Takeaway

No 4 is a nonproducing underground mine producing Coal, located in Elkhorn City, Pike County, KY. It has 516 violations on record (68 S&S) and $102K in proposed penalties. Operated by Cavalier Mineral Inc.

No 4

NonProducing Underground Coal

Operator: Cavalier Mineral Inc

Controller: Gary Dotson

Location: Elkhorn City, Pike County, KY

Employees: 2

516
Violations
68
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$102K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/05/2024 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/05/2024 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/05/2024 77.401(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $260
01/22/2024 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/08/2023 77.513 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/08/2022 70.208(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/19/2022 75.903 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/14/2022 75.364(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/13/2022 75.604(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
04/13/2022 75.517 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
02/24/2022 75.364(f)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $716
02/24/2022 75.364(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/31/2022 75.1722(a) S&S ModNegligence $481
01/14/2022 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
12/09/2021 75.1732(b)(2) S&S LowNegligence $172
12/07/2021 Non-S&S HighNegligence $542
11/30/2021 Non-S&S ModNegligence $163
11/30/2021 75.1702 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
11/15/2021 75.904 Non-S&S ModNegligence $172
09/08/2021 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $257

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/15/2019 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
08/07/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 94d lost
04/13/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost
01/26/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
07/25/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 72d lost
07/21/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 187d lost
04/07/2014 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/06/2013 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/06/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/05/2026 02/05/2026 6.00 1
10/23/2025 11/13/2025 18.00 2
08/05/2025 08/05/2025 9.00 1
04/15/2025 04/16/2025 11.50 2
01/15/2025 01/16/2025 8.00 1
11/04/2024 11/07/2024 6.50 1
08/05/2024 08/14/2024 6.50 1
08/05/2024 08/05/2024 1.00 1
04/02/2024 05/09/2024 13.00 2
01/22/2024 03/12/2024 10.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519280
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3044440, -82.3161110
Nearest TownElkhorn City

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does No 4 have?

No 4 has 516 MSHA violations on record, of which 68 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $102K.

What type of mine is No 4?

No 4 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Elkhorn City, Pike County, KY. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at No 4?

According to MSHA records, No 4 has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates No 4?

No 4 is operated by Cavalier Mineral Inc and controlled by Gary Dotson. MSHA Mine ID: 1519280.