Key Takeaway
Deadening Branch is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Cumberland, Letcher County, KY. It has 34 violations on record (4 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mark Energy, LLC.
Deadening Branch
Operator: Mark Energy, LLC
Controller: Mark Energy Holdings LLC
Location: Cumberland, Letcher County, KY
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 34 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/02/2026 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/13/2026 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/13/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/17/2025 | 48.28(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 09/17/2025 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 09/16/2025 | 72.100(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/07/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/05/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/04/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $883 |
| 08/04/2025 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 07/30/2025 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 07/30/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 07/28/2025 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $4,383 |
| 07/28/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/17/2025 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/17/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 01/13/2025 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
Inspections
View all 16 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | 02/19/2026 | 109.25 | 3 |
| 07/28/2025 | 09/17/2025 | 122.75 | 3 |
| 01/13/2025 | 01/23/2025 | 42.50 | 1 |
| 09/23/2024 | 09/23/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/16/2024 | 99.00 | 1 |
| 03/25/2024 | 03/25/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 03/20/2024 | 03/22/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 03/04/2024 | 03/18/2024 | 95.50 | 3 |
| 02/01/2024 | 02/01/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Deadening Branch have?
Deadening Branch has 34 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is Deadening Branch?
Deadening Branch is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Cumberland, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 8 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Deadening Branch?
According to MSHA records, Deadening Branch has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Deadening Branch?
Deadening Branch is operated by Mark Energy, LLC and controlled by Mark Energy Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1519944.