Key Takeaway
Trace Fork 1 Mine is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Coal, located in Eolia, Letcher County, KY. It has 468 violations on record (134 S&S) and $276K in proposed penalties. Operated by Cumberland Coal Corporation.
Trace Fork 1 Mine
Operator: Cumberland Coal Corporation
Controller: Keri Findley
Location: Eolia, Letcher County, KY
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 468 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2015 | 75.1504(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 10/23/2015 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 10/07/2015 | 75.1714-3(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/28/2015 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $285 |
| 09/10/2015 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 05/14/2015 | 75.333(d)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/16/2015 | 77.511 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/18/2014 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/17/2014 | 75.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 07/17/2014 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 07/17/2014 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 07/10/2014 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 07/09/2014 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 07/07/2014 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,203 |
| 06/16/2014 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $150 |
| 06/03/2014 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 06/02/2014 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 06/02/2014 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 05/28/2014 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,203 |
| 05/21/2014 | 75.1103-5(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $150 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/08/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/08/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/17/2014 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 16d lost |
| 04/22/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/31/2014 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/24/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 339d lost |
| 06/10/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 59d lost |
| 01/11/2013 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 11/06/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 116d lost |
Inspections
View all 73 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | 01/12/2026 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 12/19/2025 | 12/19/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | 07/28/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | 04/08/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 01/06/2025 | 01/08/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 10/11/2024 | 10/15/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/08/2024 | 07/08/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/02/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 01/02/2024 | 02/28/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 12/01/2023 | 12/01/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Trace Fork 1 Mine have?
Trace Fork 1 Mine has 468 MSHA violations on record, of which 134 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $276K.
What type of mine is Trace Fork 1 Mine?
Trace Fork 1 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Eolia, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Trace Fork 1 Mine?
According to MSHA records, Trace Fork 1 Mine has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Trace Fork 1 Mine?
Trace Fork 1 Mine is operated by Cumberland Coal Corporation and controlled by Keri Findley. MSHA Mine ID: 1519533.