Key Takeaway

Bear Fork is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Mousie, Knott County, KY. It has 46 violations on record (20 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by Miller Brothers Coal LLC.

Bear Fork

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Miller Brothers Coal LLC

Controller: Clearwater Natural Resources LP

Location: Mousie, Knott County, KY

46
Violations
20
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$13K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 46 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/23/2009 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $108
11/19/2008 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $807
11/19/2008 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $807
11/19/2008 77.1302(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
11/19/2008 72.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
11/19/2008 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
04/03/2008 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $540
04/02/2008 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
04/02/2008 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $3,405
04/02/2008 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $2,282
04/02/2008 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
11/08/2007 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $362
11/08/2007 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/08/2007 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $362
11/08/2007 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $362
11/08/2007 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $362
11/07/2007 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $162
10/30/2007 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $162
10/30/2007 77.410(b) S&S ModNegligence $162
10/30/2007 77.505 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/14/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost

Inspections

View all 7 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/13/2009 10/14/2009 5.00 1
04/17/2009 04/30/2009 20.50 1
10/01/2008 12/16/2008 47.00 1
04/01/2008 04/16/2008 55.00 1
10/18/2007 11/27/2007 53.50 1
06/18/2007 07/11/2007 63.50 1
02/05/2007 03/15/2007 57.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519066
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates37.3963880, -82.8566660
Nearest TownMousie

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Bear Fork have?

Bear Fork has 46 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.

What type of mine is Bear Fork?

Bear Fork is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Mousie, Knott County, KY. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Bear Fork?

According to MSHA records, Bear Fork has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Bear Fork?

Bear Fork is operated by Miller Brothers Coal LLC and controlled by Clearwater Natural Resources LP. MSHA Mine ID: 1519066.