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
Operator: Marfork Coal Company Inc
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Pettus, Raleigh County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 9 →| 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
View all 4 →| 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
View all 9 →| 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
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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.