Key Takeaway

Trace Fork is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Vicco, Knott County, KY. It has 610 violations on record (178 S&S) and $73K in proposed penalties. Operated by Enterprise Mining Company LLC.

Trace Fork

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Enterprise Mining Company LLC

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc

Location: Vicco, Knott County, KY

610
Violations
178
S&S Violations
57
Accidents
$73K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/24/2006 75.333(b)(2) S&S ModNegligence $286
08/24/2006 75.333(b)(2) S&S ModNegligence $286
04/24/2006 75.403 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
04/18/2006 75.1715 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/17/2006 75.508-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/17/2006 75.360(f) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/17/2006 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $268
04/10/2006 75.1103-1 S&S ModNegligence $723
04/10/2006 75.1103-5 S&S ModNegligence $723
03/24/2006 75.1907(c) S&S ModNegligence $268
03/22/2006 75.325(b) S&S ModNegligence $963
03/22/2006 75.362(d)(1)(ii) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/22/2006 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/22/2006 75.211(c) S&S ModNegligence $350
03/15/2006 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $72
03/15/2006 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/15/2006 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
03/15/2006 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $72
03/15/2006 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/15/2006 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $154

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/05/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/05/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/24/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/10/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/28/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/12/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/28/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/05/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
12/20/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost
12/19/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/27/2006 10/27/2006 5.00 1
08/02/2006 09/25/2006 42.50 1
04/04/2006 06/14/2006 217.00 5
01/03/2006 03/28/2006 470.50 8
10/03/2005 12/29/2005 426.75 10
09/27/2005 09/27/2005 10.00 1
08/01/2005 08/08/2005 11.00 1
07/05/2005 09/26/2005 364.50 8
06/22/2005 06/28/2005 31.00 3
04/11/2005 04/12/2005 12.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518222
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.2630550, -83.0083330
Nearest TownVicco

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Trace Fork have?

Trace Fork has 610 MSHA violations on record, of which 178 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $73K.

What type of mine is Trace Fork?

Trace Fork is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Vicco, Knott County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Trace Fork?

According to MSHA records, Trace Fork has 57 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Trace Fork?

Trace Fork is operated by Enterprise Mining Company LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1518222.