Key Takeaway
River Ridge P-1 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Cumberland, Letcher County, KY. It has 98 violations on record (10 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by 4TH GEN FUELS, LLC..
River Ridge P-1
Operator: 4TH GEN FUELS, LLC.
Controller: Thomas J Loving; Joseph T Bennett Jr; Andrew T Loving
Location: Cumberland, Letcher County, KY
Employees: 30
Recent Violations
View all 98 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/07/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 48.31(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 48.31(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/18/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/17/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $209 |
| 06/17/2025 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,219 |
| 06/09/2025 | 50.10(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/05/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 03/12/2025 | 72.620 | S&S | ModNegligence | $959 |
| 03/07/2025 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/27/2025 | 72.620 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/26/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/21/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $177 |
| 08/14/2024 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 01/26/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 02/10/2022 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 6d lost, 23d restricted |
Inspections
View all 29 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | 9.00 | 1 | |
| 09/29/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 06/11/2025 | 08/11/2025 | 225.25 | 7 |
| 06/06/2025 | 06/26/2025 | 9.25 | 2 |
| 05/29/2025 | 05/29/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/20/2025 | 05/20/2025 | 17.50 | 2 |
| 02/06/2025 | 03/19/2025 | 184.25 | 9 |
| 09/26/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/22/2024 | 09/12/2024 | 169.00 | 8 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does River Ridge P-1 have?
River Ridge P-1 has 98 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.
What type of mine is River Ridge P-1?
River Ridge P-1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Cumberland, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 30 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at River Ridge P-1?
According to MSHA records, River Ridge P-1 has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates River Ridge P-1?
River Ridge P-1 is operated by 4TH GEN FUELS, LLC. and controlled by Thomas J Loving; Joseph T Bennett Jr; Andrew T Loving. MSHA Mine ID: 1519895.