Key Takeaway

Brushy Fork is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Bridgeport, WV, Harrison County, WV. It has 79 violations on record (32 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Brushy Fork Resources, LLC.

Brushy Fork

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Brushy Fork Resources, LLC

Controller: Ralph Ballard

Location: Bridgeport, WV, Harrison County, WV

79
Violations
32
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$16K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/15/2015 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/26/2015 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/18/2014 77.1605(a) S&S ModNegligence $162
03/10/2014 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/10/2014 77.505 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/10/2014 77.513 S&S ModNegligence $334
03/10/2014 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $334
03/10/2014 77.1001 S&S ModNegligence $100
03/10/2014 77.1001 S&S ModNegligence $100
03/10/2014 77.1713(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
10/02/2013 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $425
10/02/2013 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $425
10/02/2013 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/02/2013 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/02/2013 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/24/2013 Non-S&S $0
06/05/2013 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/05/2013 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/13/2013 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/10/2013 77.1713(a) S&S ModNegligence $540

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/24/2013 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/15/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
07/05/2010 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None
01/21/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 6d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/09/2018 04/09/2018 2.00 1
11/13/2017 11/13/2017 2.00 1
04/05/2017 04/05/2017 2.50 1
12/28/2016 12/28/2016 8.00 1
07/26/2016 07/26/2016 3.50 1
12/31/2015 12/31/2015 2.00 1
04/06/2015 09/30/2015 47.50 3
10/16/2014 12/30/2014 10.50 1
09/17/2014 09/25/2014 47.00 1
06/25/2014 06/26/2014 14.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609122
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates39.2330560, -80.1786110
Nearest TownBridgeport, WV

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Brushy Fork have?

Brushy Fork has 79 MSHA violations on record, of which 32 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.

What type of mine is Brushy Fork?

Brushy Fork is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Bridgeport, WV, Harrison County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Brushy Fork?

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

Who operates Brushy Fork?

Brushy Fork is operated by Brushy Fork Resources, LLC and controlled by Ralph Ballard. MSHA Mine ID: 4609122.