Key Takeaway

Ewing Fork No. 1 Surface Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Pax, Raleigh County, WV. It has 184 violations on record (71 S&S) and $68K in proposed penalties. Operated by Republic Energy LLC.

Ewing Fork No. 1 Surface Mine

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Republic Energy LLC

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Pax, Raleigh County, WV

Employees: 54

184
Violations
71
S&S Violations
52
Accidents
$68K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/03/2025 77.205(e) S&S ModNegligence $1,968
02/03/2025 77.205(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $398
12/23/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/13/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/13/2024 77.410(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/10/2024 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/10/2024 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $260
09/10/2024 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $260
08/08/2024 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/08/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/06/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
08/06/2024 77.412(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
11/02/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
11/01/2023 77.1607(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/01/2023 77.1607(b) S&S LowNegligence $239
11/01/2023 Non-S&S $0
09/05/2023 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $155
09/05/2023 77.1606(a) S&S LowNegligence $155
09/05/2023 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/29/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/09/2026 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
01/26/2026 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
12/31/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
11/25/2025 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
10/28/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted
01/31/2025 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None
12/13/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 99d lost
03/22/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 64d lost
11/30/2023 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/01/2023 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 126d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/27/2026 02/27/2026 4.75 1
01/15/2026 92.50 2
08/06/2025 09/27/2025 84.75 1
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 2.50 1
05/21/2025 05/21/2025 6.50 1
01/31/2025 02/04/2025 15.00 1
10/01/2024 01/03/2025 114.75 2
07/24/2024 09/19/2024 80.75 1
03/14/2024 03/14/2024 15.00 1
11/01/2023 11/06/2023 24.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609026
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees54
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.9163890, -81.3141670
Nearest TownPax

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ewing Fork No. 1 Surface Mine have?

Ewing Fork No. 1 Surface Mine has 184 MSHA violations on record, of which 71 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $68K.

What type of mine is Ewing Fork No. 1 Surface Mine?

Ewing Fork No. 1 Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Pax, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 54 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ewing Fork No. 1 Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Ewing Fork No. 1 Surface Mine has 52 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Ewing Fork No. 1 Surface Mine?

Ewing Fork No. 1 Surface Mine is operated by Republic Energy LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609026.