Key Takeaway

Birch Fork is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Pettus, Raleigh County, WV. It has 9 violations on record (4 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Marfork Coal Company Inc.

Birch Fork

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Marfork Coal Company Inc

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Pettus, Raleigh County, WV

9
Violations
4
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/27/2000 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/17/2000 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/11/2000 75.211(d) S&S ModNegligence $184
04/11/2000 75.605 S&S ModNegligence $184
04/11/2000 75.342(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
04/10/2000 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $294
01/13/2000 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/12/2000 75.1101-8(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/10/2000 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $184

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/15/2000 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/12/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
03/10/2000 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 68d lost
01/26/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/19/2000 12/21/2000 18.00 1
07/10/2000 07/31/2000 27.00 1
04/18/2000 04/18/2000 14.00 1
04/03/2000 06/23/2000 83.00 1
03/10/2000 03/17/2000 26.00 1
01/21/2000 02/08/2000 16.00 1
01/19/2000 01/20/2000 16.50 1
01/18/2000 01/20/2000 15.50 1
01/04/2000 02/16/2000 95.00 4

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608493
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates37.9156000, -81.5156000
Nearest TownPettus

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Birch Fork have?

Birch Fork has 9 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Birch Fork?

Birch Fork is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Pettus, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Birch Fork?

According to MSHA records, Birch Fork has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Birch Fork?

Birch Fork is operated by Marfork Coal Company Inc and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608493.