Key Takeaway
Trace Fork is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Eolia, Letcher County, KY. It has 54 violations on record (10 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mark Energy, LLC.
Trace Fork
Operator: Mark Energy, LLC
Controller: Mark Energy Holdings LLC
Location: Eolia, Letcher County, KY
Employees: 31
Recent Violations
View all 54 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/17/2025 | 72.620 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 11/05/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,936 |
| 11/05/2025 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/22/2025 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/17/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/17/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/17/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/14/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/14/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/16/2025 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/13/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/13/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $366 |
| 01/13/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,818 |
| 11/19/2024 | 77.400(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,944 |
| 11/19/2024 | 77.1109(c)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $797 |
| 11/19/2024 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $797 |
| 11/19/2024 | 72.620 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,188 |
| 11/19/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/19/2024 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $357 |
Inspections
View all 31 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | 12/22/2025 | 28.50 | 3 |
| 11/05/2025 | 12/05/2025 | 104.00 | 5 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 04/07/2025 | 06/20/2025 | 107.25 | 4 |
| 01/16/2025 | 01/16/2025 | 13.00 | 2 |
| 01/06/2025 | 01/30/2025 | 51.00 | 2 |
| 12/26/2024 | 12/26/2024 | 22.00 | 2 |
| 11/19/2024 | 11/22/2024 | 38.00 | 3 |
| 09/23/2024 | 10/02/2024 | 46.00 | 5 |
| 08/20/2024 | 09/12/2024 | 124.50 | 6 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Trace Fork have?
Trace Fork has 54 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.
What type of mine is Trace Fork?
Trace Fork is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Eolia, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 31 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Trace Fork?
According to MSHA records, Trace Fork has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Trace Fork?
Trace Fork is operated by Mark Energy, LLC and controlled by Mark Energy Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1519872.