Key Takeaway
First Fork Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Fedscreek, Pike County, KY. It has 270 violations on record (129 S&S) and $71K in proposed penalties. Operated by Clintwood JOD, LLC.
First Fork Surface Mine
Operator: Clintwood JOD, LLC
Controller: JOD Holdings LLC
Location: Fedscreek, Pike County, KY
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 270 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2024 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/25/2024 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/18/2023 | 77.1109(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/12/2016 | 72.620 | S&S | ModNegligence | $722 |
| 09/12/2016 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 09/09/2016 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,214 |
| 09/08/2016 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 09/08/2016 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $300 |
| 08/30/2016 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $568 |
| 08/30/2016 | 77.1600(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 08/30/2016 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 08/26/2016 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 08/25/2016 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,265 |
| 08/25/2016 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $568 |
| 03/21/2016 | 72.620 | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
| 03/21/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/17/2016 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 03/17/2016 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 03/10/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/10/2016 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 19 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2012 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/28/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 62d lost |
| 03/15/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/12/2010 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 08/30/2010 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 17d lost |
| 07/23/2009 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 22d lost |
| 06/05/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 04/09/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 40d lost |
| 02/25/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/28/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 129 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | 10/22/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 05/20/2025 | 05/21/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/10/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 04/22/2024 | 05/01/2024 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 12/27/2023 | 01/04/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 05/16/2023 | 09/12/2023 | 54.00 | 1 |
| 10/18/2022 | 10/19/2022 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 08/01/2022 | 08/26/2022 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 10/12/2021 | 11/08/2021 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 06/09/2021 | 06/23/2021 | 9.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does First Fork Surface Mine have?
First Fork Surface Mine has 270 MSHA violations on record, of which 129 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $71K.
What type of mine is First Fork Surface Mine?
First Fork Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Fedscreek, Pike County, KY. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at First Fork Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, First Fork Surface Mine has 19 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates First Fork Surface Mine?
First Fork Surface Mine is operated by Clintwood JOD, LLC and controlled by JOD Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1517941.