Key Takeaway

Fola Surface Mine No 2 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Bickmore, Clay County, WV. It has 806 violations on record (271 S&S) and $328K in proposed penalties. Operated by WV Reclaim Company, L.L.C..

Fola Surface Mine No 2

Active Surface Coal

Operator: WV Reclaim Company, L.L.C.

Controller: Barry T Doyle

Location: Bickmore, Clay County, WV

Employees: 12

806
Violations
271
S&S Violations
155
Accidents
$328K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/11/2025 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/11/2025 77.1703 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/10/2025 77.1200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/03/2025 77.1607(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/03/2025 77.1607(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/02/2025 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/02/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/26/2025 77.1607(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/26/2025 77.410(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/26/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/25/2025 77.1007(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/20/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/30/2025 77.1713(a) S&S HighNegligence $3,022
04/30/2025 77.1710(g) S&S ModNegligence $267
04/30/2025 77.1000 S&S HighNegligence $3,022
03/26/2025 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $366
03/24/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/24/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/18/2025 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/18/2025 77.1202 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/07/2018 POWERED HAULAGE ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/07/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
03/05/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 72d lost
01/30/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/14/2011 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/07/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 50d lost, 60d restricted
12/06/2010 FIRE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 36d lost, 5d restricted
11/17/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
09/20/2010 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/27/2010 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/10/2025 50.00 4
08/04/2025 09/22/2025 167.25 3
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 1.25 1
04/30/2025 05/02/2025 19.50 3
03/31/2025 04/22/2025 33.00 2
12/16/2024 03/27/2025 132.75 5
09/17/2024 09/26/2024 53.50 4
07/24/2024 07/24/2024 10.50 1
06/24/2024 06/25/2024 7.50 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 4.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608377
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees12
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates38.3611110, -80.9830560
Nearest TownBickmore

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Fola Surface Mine No 2 have?

Fola Surface Mine No 2 has 806 MSHA violations on record, of which 271 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $328K.

What type of mine is Fola Surface Mine No 2?

Fola Surface Mine No 2 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Bickmore, Clay County, WV. It currently has 12 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Fola Surface Mine No 2?

According to MSHA records, Fola Surface Mine No 2 has 155 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Fola Surface Mine No 2?

Fola Surface Mine No 2 is operated by WV Reclaim Company, L.L.C. and controlled by Barry T Doyle. MSHA Mine ID: 4608377.