Key Takeaway
Long Fork is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Sidney, Pike County, KY. It has 759 violations on record (312 S&S) and $391K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.
Long Fork
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Sidney, Pike County, KY
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 759 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 77.216-3(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 09/25/2025 | 77.216-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/14/2025 | 77.216-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 08/28/2024 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 07/22/2024 | 77.1713(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $210 |
| 10/10/2023 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/04/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 09/18/2023 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 09/11/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 09/08/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $159 |
| 09/08/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $159 |
| 09/08/2023 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $159 |
| 06/26/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 06/01/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/09/2023 | 77.216-3(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/30/2023 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/12/2022 | 77.1605(l) | S&S | ModNegligence | $232 |
| 09/21/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $169 |
| 09/13/2022 | 48.31(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/31/2022 | 77.216(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $169 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 35 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 65d restricted |
| 04/23/2013 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 02/27/2013 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/18/2010 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 216d lost |
| 05/14/2010 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 03/29/2010 | FIRE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 315d lost |
| 07/16/2009 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 105d lost |
| 07/09/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/25/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 154d lost |
| 06/22/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 45d lost |
Inspections
View all 270 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | 4.00 | 1 | |
| 11/06/2025 | 11/18/2025 | 36.50 | 1 |
| 09/24/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 09/08/2025 | 09/12/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 09/03/2025 | 09/04/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/11/2025 | 08/18/2025 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2025 | 07/01/2025 | 43.50 | 2 |
| 10/09/2024 | 03/17/2025 | 89.50 | 3 |
| 09/11/2024 | 09/11/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 08/28/2024 | 69.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Long Fork have?
Long Fork has 759 MSHA violations on record, of which 312 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $391K.
What type of mine is Long Fork?
Long Fork is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Sidney, Pike County, KY. It currently has 8 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Long Fork?
According to MSHA records, Long Fork has 35 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Long Fork?
Long Fork is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1505375.