Key Takeaway

Trace Branch is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Panco, Clay County, KY. It has 27 violations on record (7 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Trace Branch Mining, LLC.

Trace Branch

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Trace Branch Mining, LLC

Controller: Jacob A Hubbard; Hunter R Hubbard; E Sue Hubbard

Location: Panco, Clay County, KY

27
Violations
7
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 27 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/25/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S $0
09/20/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $164
06/05/2024 71.209(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
06/05/2024 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/09/2024 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/09/2024 48.23(c)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/09/2024 50.30 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/09/2024 77.1605(k) S&S LowNegligence $147
03/28/2024 72.100(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/28/2024 72.100(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/26/2024 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $147
01/02/2024 77.1605(a) Non-S&S $0
12/12/2023 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $172
12/11/2023 77.1605(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $164
12/11/2023 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $172
12/11/2023 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/16/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/16/2023 72.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
10/16/2023 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/27/2023 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $143

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/02/2024 12/03/2024 8.50 1
11/22/2024 12/12/2024 4.75 1
09/25/2024 09/25/2024 17.00 2
09/20/2024 09/25/2024 15.75 1
07/03/2024 07/03/2024 7.00 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 3.00 1
04/03/2024 06/05/2024 73.00 6
02/22/2024 03/28/2024 48.50 2
01/09/2024 01/18/2024 16.50 2
01/02/2024 01/02/2024 6.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519946
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2258330, -83.2316670
Nearest TownPanco

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Trace Branch have?

Trace Branch has 27 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Trace Branch?

Trace Branch is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Panco, Clay County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Trace Branch?

According to MSHA records, Trace Branch has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Trace Branch?

Trace Branch is operated by Trace Branch Mining, LLC and controlled by Jacob A Hubbard; Hunter R Hubbard; E Sue Hubbard. MSHA Mine ID: 1519946.