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

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Coal River Mining LLC

Controller: James O Bunn; Franklin D Robertson

Location: Alum Creek, Boone County, WV

399
Violations
139
S&S Violations
58
Accidents
$183K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID4609042
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.2288890, -81.7783330
Nearest TownAlum Creek

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.