| Name: | Eastern Fuels LLC |
| Legal type: | Kentucky Limited Liability Company |
| Status: | Active |
| Standing: | Good |
| Profit or Non-Profit: | Profit |
| File Date: | 21 Oct 2015 (9 years ago) |
| Organization Date: | 21 Oct 2015 (9 years ago) |
| Last Annual Report: | 04 Mar 2025 (10 days ago) |
| Managed By: | Members |
| Organization Number: | 0935145 |
| Industry: | Bituminous Coal and Lignite Mining |
| Number of Employees: | Small (0-19) |
| ZIP code: | 40515 |
| City: | Lexington |
| Primary County: | Fayette County |
| Principal Office: | 3977 BRANHAM PARK, Lexington, KY 40515 |
| Place of Formation: | KENTUCKY |
| Name | Role |
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| MALCOM R THOMAS | Member |
| JAMES R COX | Member |
| Name | Role |
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| James R Cox | Organizer |
| Name | Role |
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| Malcolm R Thomas | Registered Agent |
| Name | File Date |
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| Annual Report | 2025-03-04 |
| Annual Report | 2024-05-07 |
| Annual Report | 2023-04-17 |
| Annual Report | 2022-03-07 |
| Annual Report | 2021-04-16 |
| Annual Report | 2020-03-11 |
| Annual Report | 2019-04-16 |
| Annual Report | 2018-06-12 |
| Annual Report | 2017-05-18 |
| Annual Report | 2016-04-20 |
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| Name | McPeek Energy Inc |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2006-05-17 |
| End Date | 2006-08-31 |
| Name | Goodin Creek Mining Co. Inc. |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2006-09-01 |
| End Date | 2006-12-14 |
| Name | Eastern Fuels, LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2005-05-26 |
| End Date | 2006-02-28 |
| Name | Goose Creek Energy Inc |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2006-12-15 |
| End Date | 2007-12-17 |
| Name | Goose Creek Energy Inc |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2009-03-16 |
| End Date | 2011-01-06 |
| Name | Allen Mining LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2007-12-18 |
| End Date | 2009-03-15 |
| Name | Redhawk Mining, LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2011-10-21 |
| Name | Black Hawk Mining, LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2011-01-07 |
| End Date | 2011-10-20 |
| Name | Coal Ridge Mining LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2006-03-01 |
| End Date | 2006-05-16 |
| Name | Sev.en Global Investments a.s. |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2011-10-21 |
| Name | Redhawk Mining, LLC |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2008-10-08 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion NEC |
| Ocupation | Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator |
| Narrative | EE was helping make belt move, he was pulling on structure and slipped hurting his back |
| Accident Date | 2008-09-02 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck against stationary object |
| Ocupation | Discontinued 1/31/2014. Several other codes cover Scoop Car Operator |
| Narrative | Employee was suppling the bolter when he walked into a roof bolt hanging from the top and hit his head, spraining his neck. |
| Accident Date | 2008-07-19 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck by flying object |
| Ocupation | Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler |
| Narrative | Using hammer to splice belt. Piece of metal chipped off & hit right wrist. |
| Accident Date | 2008-07-14 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Unclassified, insufficient data |
| Ocupation | Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS) |
| Narrative | Unknown. Employee left property. Refused medical treatment. Hasn't made contact with any company officials. Will not return calls. |
| Accident Date | 2008-05-20 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck against a moving object |
| Ocupation | Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS) |
| Narrative | Employee panicked and drove 4-Wheeler into berm. |
| Accident Date | 2008-05-13 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in lifting objects |
| Ocupation | Electrician, Lineman |
| Narrative | Loading tool box on 4-wheeler, he hurt his back. |
| Accident Date | 2006-11-29 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in lifting objects |
| Ocupation | Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman |
| Narrative | Employee attempted to pick up a rock that had fallen off the stacker belt & he thinks he pulled a muscle in his back. |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2013-02-26 |
| End Date | 2013-02-26 |
| Activity | Mine Idle Activity |
| Number Inspectors | 0 |
| Total Hours | 0 |
| Start Date | 2012-12-03 |
| End Date | 2012-12-03 |
| Activity | Mine Idle Activity |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
| Start Date | 2012-08-30 |
| End Date | 2012-08-30 |
| Activity | Mine Idle Activity |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
| Start Date | 2012-06-26 |
| End Date | 2012-06-26 |
| Activity | Mine Idle Activity |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6.5 |
| Start Date | 2012-02-16 |
| End Date | 2012-02-16 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 7 |
| Start Date | 2012-01-10 |
| End Date | 2012-01-17 |
| Activity | Roof Control Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
| Start Date | 2011-12-01 |
| End Date | 2011-12-05 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 11 |
| Start Date | 2011-01-28 |
| End Date | 2011-01-28 |
| Activity | Roof Control Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Start Date | 2011-01-24 |
| End Date | 2011-01-24 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6.5 |
| Start Date | 2010-11-22 |
| End Date | 2010-11-23 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
| Start Date | 2010-10-13 |
| End Date | 2010-10-13 |
| Activity | Roof Control Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 3.5 |
| Start Date | 2010-08-12 |
| End Date | 2010-08-12 |
| Activity | Roof Control Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 0 |
| Total Hours | 0 |
| Start Date | 2010-07-21 |
| End Date | 2010-09-09 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 27 |
| Start Date | 2010-04-29 |
| End Date | 2010-04-29 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 0 |
| Total Hours | 0 |
| Start Date | 2010-02-26 |
| End Date | 2010-02-26 |
| Activity | Roof Control Technical Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2.5 |
| Start Date | 2010-02-09 |
| End Date | 2010-03-01 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 9.5 |
| Start Date | 2010-01-25 |
| End Date | 2010-02-04 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 9.5 |
| Start Date | 2009-11-30 |
| End Date | 2009-12-01 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 8 |
| Start Date | 2009-07-21 |
| End Date | 2009-07-22 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
| Start Date | 2009-05-18 |
| End Date | 2009-05-19 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 7 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2008 |
| Annual Hours | 58912 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 179708 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 36 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1636 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2008 |
| Annual Hours | 7473 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 5 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1495 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2008 |
| Annual Hours | 5760 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 4 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1440 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2006 |
| Annual Hours | 985 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 1335 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 6 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 164 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND |
| Year | 2006 |
| Annual Hours | 10 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 10 |
| Directions to Mine | 3.3 miles South of Eastern and 1.0 Miles South of Route 80 Junction, Goose Creek Road |
Parties
| Name | Eastern Fuels, LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2005-06-20 |
| End Date | 2007-03-14 |
| Name | Goose Creek Energy Inc |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2007-03-15 |
| End Date | 2012-11-25 |
| Name | Viper Coal LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2012-11-26 |
| Name | Jody Dale Puckett |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2012-11-26 |
| Name | Viper Coal LLC |
| Role | Current Operator |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2015-08-28 |
| End Date | 2015-08-28 |
| Activity | Mine Idle Activity |
| Number Inspectors | 0 |
| Total Hours | 0 |
| Start Date | 2014-10-08 |
| End Date | 2015-01-08 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10 |
| Start Date | 2014-04-14 |
| End Date | 2014-05-20 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40.5 |
| Start Date | 2014-03-04 |
| End Date | 2014-03-10 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 21 |
| Start Date | 2014-01-08 |
| End Date | 2014-01-08 |
| Activity | Mine Idle Activity |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
| Start Date | 2013-04-30 |
| End Date | 2013-07-16 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Start Date | 2013-02-22 |
| End Date | 2013-02-28 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 27.5 |
| Start Date | 2012-08-15 |
| End Date | 2012-08-15 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 8 |
| Start Date | 2012-03-05 |
| End Date | 2012-03-16 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Start Date | 2011-08-17 |
| End Date | 2011-08-17 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 5.5 |
| Start Date | 2011-01-18 |
| End Date | 2011-01-18 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6.5 |
| Start Date | 2010-08-04 |
| End Date | 2010-09-13 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 17.5 |
| Start Date | 2010-04-13 |
| End Date | 2010-05-24 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 31.5 |
| Start Date | 2010-04-06 |
| End Date | 2010-04-06 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2 |
| Start Date | 2010-03-15 |
| End Date | 2010-03-31 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 4 |
| Total Hours | 85.5 |
| Start Date | 2009-07-09 |
| End Date | 2009-08-13 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 42 |
| Start Date | 2009-02-19 |
| End Date | 2009-03-16 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Start Date | 2008-11-10 |
| End Date | 2008-11-10 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
| Start Date | 2008-10-02 |
| End Date | 2008-10-02 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 7 |
| Start Date | 2008-09-18 |
| End Date | 2008-09-18 |
| Activity | Compliance Follow-up Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4.5 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | CULM BANK/REFUSE PILE |
| Year | 2014 |
| Annual Hours | 917 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 23832 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 459 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | CULM BANK/REFUSE PILE |
| Year | 2013 |
| Annual Hours | 410 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 9048 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 205 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2009 |
| Annual Hours | 5097 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 8 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 637 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2009 |
| Annual Hours | 1744 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 3 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 581 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2008 |
| Annual Hours | 17726 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 9 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1970 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2008 |
| Annual Hours | 13690 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 5 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2738 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2007 |
| Annual Hours | 5927 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 13 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 456 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2007 |
| Annual Hours | 1294 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 4 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 324 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2006 |
| Annual Hours | 5638 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 10 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 564 |
Sources: Kentucky Secretary of State
