Key Takeaway
Surface #4 is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Flat Gap, Johnson County, KY. It has 115 violations on record (29 S&S) and $17K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mine Rite Coal Co Inc.
Surface #4
Operator: Mine Rite Coal Co Inc
Controller: Billy Wright
Location: Flat Gap, Johnson County, KY
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 115 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2024 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/11/2024 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/10/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/10/2024 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/10/2024 | 77.2102(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/25/2024 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/30/2023 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/07/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/07/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/03/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/27/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/11/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $273 |
| 03/11/2022 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/11/2022 | 77.1606(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/10/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/22/2021 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 09/14/2021 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/13/2021 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/10/2021 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/03/2021 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Inspections
View all 56 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | 01/27/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 07/21/2025 | 07/28/2025 | 29.50 | 1 |
| 02/04/2025 | 03/13/2025 | 53.25 | 4 |
| 08/09/2024 | 09/12/2024 | 103.50 | 5 |
| 06/25/2024 | 07/09/2024 | 25.00 | 3 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 03/05/2024 | 03/11/2024 | 38.25 | 2 |
| 07/20/2023 | 09/13/2023 | 67.50 | 3 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/17/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 01/19/2023 | 03/14/2023 | 51.25 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Surface #4 have?
Surface #4 has 115 MSHA violations on record, of which 29 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.
What type of mine is Surface #4?
Surface #4 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Flat Gap, Johnson County, KY. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Surface #4?
According to MSHA records, Surface #4 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Surface #4?
Surface #4 is operated by Mine Rite Coal Co Inc and controlled by Billy Wright. MSHA Mine ID: 1519548.