Key Takeaway
Quality 3 is a nonproducing underground mine producing Coal, located in Fedscreek, Pike County, KY. It has 655 violations on record (180 S&S) and $149K in proposed penalties. Operated by Quality Coal, LLC.
Quality 3
Operator: Quality Coal, LLC
Controller: Rocky Maynard; Garrett N Blackburn
Location: Fedscreek, Pike County, KY
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 655 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 75.512 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 75.1722(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 72.630(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.1722(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.1101-10 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.606 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/29/2026 | 75.523-2(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 70.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 15 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/29/2019 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/26/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 55d lost |
| 06/21/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 05/18/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/25/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 09/23/2011 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/12/2007 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 186d lost |
| 12/12/2006 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 126d lost |
| 03/23/2005 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 12d restricted |
Inspections
View all 195 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 260.50 | 9 | |
| 10/01/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 320.00 | 6 |
| 07/07/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 294.75 | 5 |
| 06/26/2025 | 06/26/2025 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 04/07/2025 | 04/07/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | 06/18/2025 | 391.50 | 10 |
| 03/13/2025 | 03/17/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 01/14/2025 | 03/21/2025 | 281.75 | 7 |
| 12/23/2024 | 01/14/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 10/04/2024 | 12/17/2024 | 213.25 | 4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Quality 3 have?
Quality 3 has 655 MSHA violations on record, of which 180 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $149K.
What type of mine is Quality 3?
Quality 3 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Fedscreek, Pike County, KY. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Quality 3?
According to MSHA records, Quality 3 has 15 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Quality 3?
Quality 3 is operated by Quality Coal, LLC and controlled by Rocky Maynard; Garrett N Blackburn. MSHA Mine ID: 1517982.