Key Takeaway
Fork Creek Mine No 3 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Alum Creek, Boone County, WV. It has 399 violations on record (139 S&S) and $183K in proposed penalties. Operated by Coal River Mining LLC.
Fork Creek Mine No 3
Operator: Coal River Mining LLC
Controller: James O Bunn; Franklin D Robertson
Location: Alum Creek, Boone County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 399 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2017 | 75.1711 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 09/03/2014 | 49.16(b)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/24/2014 | 75.312(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 08/20/2014 | 75.1714-8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/20/2014 | 75.508 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/05/2014 | 75.333(d)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/05/2014 | 75.606 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/28/2014 | 75.1106-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/23/2014 | 75.1505(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 07/23/2014 | 75.1505(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $5,080 |
| 07/23/2014 | 75.1100-2(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,473 |
| 07/14/2014 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $807 |
| 07/14/2014 | 75.606 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 07/14/2014 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $687 |
| 07/14/2014 | 75.606 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $138 |
| 07/08/2014 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 07/08/2014 | 75.360(b)(11)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 07/08/2014 | 75.340(a)(1)(iii) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 05/27/2014 | 75.1100-1(f)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/27/2014 | 75.1100-1(f)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 58 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 72d restricted |
| 03/13/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 131d lost |
| 01/16/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 114d lost |
| 08/19/2013 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 84d lost |
| 08/08/2013 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 68d lost |
| 05/17/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/15/2013 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/06/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 02/11/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 11d lost, 20d restricted |
| 02/01/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 42d restricted |
Inspections
View all 78 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2017 | 06/30/2017 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 02/06/2017 | 04/18/2017 | 41.50 | 5 |
| 04/08/2016 | 04/08/2016 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 11/19/2015 | 11/19/2015 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 06/18/2015 | 06/18/2015 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 12/02/2014 | 12/03/2014 | 22.00 | 3 |
| 07/02/2014 | 09/17/2014 | 206.25 | 3 |
| 05/19/2014 | 06/05/2014 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 04/02/2014 | 06/20/2014 | 331.00 | 6 |
| 01/16/2014 | 03/31/2014 | 255.50 | 3 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Fork Creek Mine No 3 have?
Fork Creek Mine No 3 has 399 MSHA violations on record, of which 139 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $183K.
What type of mine is Fork Creek Mine No 3?
Fork Creek Mine No 3 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Alum Creek, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Fork Creek Mine No 3?
According to MSHA records, Fork Creek Mine No 3 has 58 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Fork Creek Mine No 3?
Fork Creek Mine No 3 is operated by Coal River Mining LLC and controlled by James O Bunn; Franklin D Robertson. MSHA Mine ID: 4609042.