Key Takeaway

Clear Fork Underground Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Calvin, Nicholas County, WV. It has 411 violations on record (175 S&S) and $153K in proposed penalties. Operated by ERP Environmental Fund, Inc..

Clear Fork Underground Mine

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: ERP Environmental Fund, Inc.

Controller: Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF)

Location: Calvin, Nicholas County, WV

411
Violations
175
S&S Violations
33
Accidents
$153K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/11/2006 75.202(b) S&S ModNegligence $247
09/11/2006 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $177
09/11/2006 75.220(a)(1) S&S HighNegligence $9,700
09/11/2006 75.220(a)(1) S&S HighNegligence $4,000
09/11/2006 Non-S&S $0
08/09/2006 70.220(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
08/09/2006 77.1713(a) S&S HighNegligence $4,000
08/09/2006 75.515 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/09/2006 77.400(a) S&S HighNegligence $4,000
08/09/2006 77.400(a) S&S HighNegligence $4,000
07/28/2006 75.383(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/25/2006 75.325(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/25/2006 75.1722(c) S&S ModNegligence $99
07/25/2006 75.1722(a) S&S HighNegligence $4,000
07/25/2006 75.1722(c) S&S HighNegligence $4,000
07/25/2006 75.360(b)(3) S&S HighNegligence $4,000
06/28/2006 75.312(g)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/21/2006 75.364(b)(1) Non-S&S $0
06/21/2006 75.364(b)(2) Non-S&S $0
05/26/2006 75.1502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/20/2006 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/13/2006 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 63d restricted
09/11/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 189d lost
07/21/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 222d lost, 1d restricted
07/17/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
06/05/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
04/21/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost
04/07/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 5d restricted
04/06/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost
09/23/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/12/2014 03/12/2014 2.00 2
08/29/2013 08/29/2013 10.00 2
09/24/2009 09/29/2009 4.50 1
06/24/2009 06/24/2009 2.25 1
03/18/2009 03/24/2009 9.00 1
02/11/2009 02/23/2009 16.50 4
03/16/2007 03/16/2007 2.75 1
11/27/2006 01/04/2007 28.75 4
09/11/2006 10/16/2006 71.00 3
07/07/2006 10/03/2006 78.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4601459
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.3694440, -80.7194440
Nearest TownCalvin

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Clear Fork Underground Mine have?

Clear Fork Underground Mine has 411 MSHA violations on record, of which 175 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $153K.

What type of mine is Clear Fork Underground Mine?

Clear Fork Underground Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Calvin, Nicholas County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Clear Fork Underground Mine?

According to MSHA records, Clear Fork Underground Mine has 33 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Clear Fork Underground Mine?

Clear Fork Underground Mine is operated by ERP Environmental Fund, Inc. and controlled by Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF). MSHA Mine ID: 4601459.