Key Takeaway
NO. 5 Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Cordova, Walker County, AL. It has 10 violations on record (0 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Highland Energy, Inc.
NO. 5 Mine
Operator: Highland Energy, Inc
Controller: Otis R Robison Jr
Location: Cordova, Walker County, AL
Employees: 20
Recent Violations
View all 10 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/17/2025 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $336 |
| 04/08/2025 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/13/2023 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/13/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/05/2022 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/25/2021 | 77.1607(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/01/2021 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/29/2021 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
Inspections
View all 18 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | 10/16/2025 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 08/17/2025 | 08/17/2025 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 04/22/2025 | 04/29/2025 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 11/13/2024 | 11/15/2024 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 05/06/2024 | 05/08/2024 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 12/13/2023 | 12/19/2023 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 03/28/2023 | 03/29/2023 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 02/01/2023 | 02/02/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 10/26/2022 | 10/26/2022 | 3.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does NO. 5 Mine have?
NO. 5 Mine has 10 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is NO. 5 Mine?
NO. 5 Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Cordova, Walker County, AL. It currently has 20 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at NO. 5 Mine?
According to MSHA records, NO. 5 Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates NO. 5 Mine?
NO. 5 Mine is operated by Highland Energy, Inc and controlled by Otis R Robison Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 0103456.