Key Takeaway
Equal Fork Surface is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Tip-Top, Magoffin County, KY. It has 107 violations on record (52 S&S) and $70K in proposed penalties. Operated by Associated Contracting LLC.
Equal Fork Surface
Operator: Associated Contracting LLC
Controller: Rifle Coal Company; Anthony Frederick
Location: Tip-Top, Magoffin County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 107 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2008 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $5,503 |
| 05/20/2008 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $5,503 |
| 10/30/2007 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,473 |
| 10/30/2007 | 77.410(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $3,689 |
| 10/30/2007 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $12,248 |
| 10/30/2007 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $12,248 |
| 10/30/2007 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,473 |
| 10/29/2007 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,473 |
| 10/29/2007 | 77.1004(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $745 |
| 06/06/2007 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $362 |
| 06/06/2007 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,795 |
| 06/06/2007 | 77.1104 | S&S | LowNegligence | $807 |
| 06/06/2007 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $807 |
| 06/05/2007 | 77.1605(l) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,795 |
| 06/05/2007 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/05/2007 | 77.1605(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/05/2007 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/05/2007 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/05/2007 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/05/2007 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 12 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2010 | 04/14/2010 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/10/2009 | 12/10/2009 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/10/2009 | 06/10/2009 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 10/02/2008 | 10/06/2008 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 09/08/2008 | 09/08/2008 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 05/16/2008 | 05/30/2008 | 46.00 | 1 |
| 10/29/2007 | 11/14/2007 | 59.00 | 1 |
| 05/30/2007 | 07/17/2007 | 47.50 | 1 |
| 12/19/2006 | 02/08/2007 | 66.00 | 2 |
| 07/26/2006 | 07/27/2006 | 15.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Equal Fork Surface have?
Equal Fork Surface has 107 MSHA violations on record, of which 52 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $70K.
What type of mine is Equal Fork Surface?
Equal Fork Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Tip-Top, Magoffin County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Equal Fork Surface?
According to MSHA records, Equal Fork Surface has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Equal Fork Surface?
Equal Fork Surface is operated by Associated Contracting LLC and controlled by Rifle Coal Company; Anthony Frederick. MSHA Mine ID: 1518926.