Key Takeaway
Blue Knob Surface Mine is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Richwood, Greenbrier County, WV. It has 66 violations on record (9 S&S) and $24K in proposed penalties. Operated by South Fork Coal Co., LLC.
Blue Knob Surface Mine
Operator: South Fork Coal Co., LLC
Controller: White Forest Resources, Inc
Location: Richwood, Greenbrier County, WV
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 66 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2023 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/26/2022 | 71.206(d)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 04/14/2021 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $530 |
| 03/29/2021 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/14/2020 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/06/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 10/01/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 09/21/2020 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/09/2020 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $298 |
| 09/09/2020 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $298 |
| 09/01/2020 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $523 |
| 05/08/2020 | 77.1705 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/27/2020 | 72.620 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $994 |
| 04/20/2020 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $2,211 |
| 04/20/2020 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $666 |
| 04/15/2020 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $275 |
| 04/07/2020 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 04/06/2020 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $6,257 |
| 03/31/2020 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $199 |
| 10/09/2019 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/05/2017 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 12/16/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 25d restricted |
| 06/06/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 214d lost |
| 04/13/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 58 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | 02/18/2026 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/15/2025 | 04/15/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 11/19/2024 | 11/19/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/15/2024 | 05/03/2024 | 25.50 | 1 |
| 10/19/2023 | 11/28/2023 | 26.00 | 2 |
| 04/03/2023 | 06/01/2023 | 31.00 | 1 |
| 03/21/2023 | 03/21/2023 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 10/26/2022 | 10/27/2022 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 06/23/2022 | 08/15/2022 | 42.75 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Blue Knob Surface Mine have?
Blue Knob Surface Mine has 66 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $24K.
What type of mine is Blue Knob Surface Mine?
Blue Knob Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Richwood, Greenbrier County, WV. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Blue Knob Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Blue Knob Surface Mine has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Blue Knob Surface Mine?
Blue Knob Surface Mine is operated by South Fork Coal Co., LLC and controlled by White Forest Resources, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609448.