Key Takeaway
Trafford Pit is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Trafford, Blount County, AL. It has 18 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Travis Creek Energy, LLC.
Trafford Pit
Operator: Travis Creek Energy, LLC
Controller: August Eltz III
Location: Trafford, Blount County, AL
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 18 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/06/2025 | 71.404(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/06/2025 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/06/2025 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/01/2013 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/22/2011 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/23/2011 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 02/23/2011 | 48.23(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 02/23/2011 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/23/2011 | 77.1713(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $334 |
| 06/01/2010 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/01/2010 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $176 |
| 12/22/2009 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/22/2009 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/22/2009 | 50.30(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 02/12/2009 | 47.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/12/2009 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/12/2009 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
Inspections
View all 20 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 10/10/2025 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 09/26/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | 04/03/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 03/28/2025 | 03/28/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 03/20/2025 | 03/21/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 10/09/2024 | 12/06/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 08/12/2024 | 08/14/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/18/2016 | 04/18/2016 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 08/20/2013 | 08/20/2013 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 03/01/2013 | 03/01/2013 | 0.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Trafford Pit have?
Trafford Pit has 18 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Trafford Pit?
Trafford Pit is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Trafford, Blount County, AL. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Trafford Pit?
According to MSHA records, Trafford Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Trafford Pit?
Trafford Pit is operated by Travis Creek Energy, LLC and controlled by August Eltz III. MSHA Mine ID: 0103407.