Key Takeaway
Five Forks Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Creston, Natchitoches County, LA. It has 25 violations on record (5 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Demery Resources Company.
Five Forks Mine
Operator: Demery Resources Company
Controller: NACCO Industries Inc
Location: Creston, Natchitoches County, LA
Employees: 30
Recent Violations
View all 25 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/20/2025 | 48.27 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $610 |
| 07/15/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/07/2023 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/07/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/07/2023 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/06/2023 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/31/2018 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,211 |
| 05/02/2018 | 77.1710(a) | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $118 |
| 07/04/2017 | 77.404(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $934 |
| 10/24/2016 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 04/07/2016 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 04/06/2016 | 77.501 | S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 04/06/2016 | 77.500 | S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 03/23/2015 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 09/26/2012 | 45.4(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/26/2012 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/15/2010 | 77.1202 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/15/2010 | 77.1708 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 04/15/2010 | 77.1707 | S&S | ModNegligence | $687 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/2019 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 229d lost |
| 07/04/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/29/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 48 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | 12/10/2025 | 110.75 | 3 |
| 07/30/2025 | 08/18/2025 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 07/23/2025 | 07/23/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 07/15/2025 | 07/21/2025 | 42.25 | 1 |
| 01/13/2025 | 01/19/2025 | 52.00 | 2 |
| 07/22/2024 | 07/28/2024 | 42.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/05/2024 | 02/08/2024 | 36.00 | 1 |
| 09/05/2023 | 09/06/2023 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 08/27/2023 | 08/29/2023 | 44.00 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Five Forks Mine have?
Five Forks Mine has 25 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.
What type of mine is Five Forks Mine?
Five Forks Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Creston, Natchitoches County, LA. It currently has 30 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Five Forks Mine?
According to MSHA records, Five Forks Mine has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Five Forks Mine?
Five Forks Mine is operated by Demery Resources Company and controlled by NACCO Industries Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1601499.