Key Takeaway

Fork Creek Prep Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Alum Creek, Lincoln County, WV. It has 446 violations on record (183 S&S) and $201K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.

Fork Creek Prep Plant

Active Facility Coal

Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC

Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc

Location: Alum Creek, Lincoln County, WV

Employees: 14

446
Violations
183
S&S Violations
23
Accidents
$201K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/13/2026 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $151
01/13/2026 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/20/2025 77.1004(b) S&S ModNegligence $288
11/05/2025 45.4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/05/2025 77.106 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/05/2025 47.51 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/05/2025 77.1702(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/05/2025 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/05/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/05/2025 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/05/2025 71.501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/05/2025 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/30/2025 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/30/2025 77.202 S&S ModNegligence $288
10/30/2025 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/30/2025 77.400(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/30/2025 77.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $193
10/30/2025 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $193
10/20/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
10/20/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/21/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 189d lost
04/11/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 306d lost
06/29/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 393d lost, 89d restricted
12/26/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
06/03/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/22/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
04/21/2008 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/10/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/14/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost
04/26/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/15/2026 3.00 1
01/13/2026 01/13/2026 14.75 2
11/24/2025 12/01/2025 13.25 1
11/20/2025 11/20/2025 6.00 1
10/15/2025 10/16/2025 8.25 1
10/06/2025 10/06/2025 4.00 2
10/06/2025 10/06/2025 16.00 2
10/06/2025 11/12/2025 102.50 4
10/02/2025 10/02/2025 9.25 1
09/26/2025 09/29/2025 21.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608752
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees14
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates38.2100000, -81.7786110
Nearest TownAlum Creek

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Fork Creek Prep Plant have?

Fork Creek Prep Plant has 446 MSHA violations on record, of which 183 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $201K.

What type of mine is Fork Creek Prep Plant?

Fork Creek Prep Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Alum Creek, Lincoln County, WV. It currently has 14 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Fork Creek Prep Plant?

According to MSHA records, Fork Creek Prep Plant has 23 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Fork Creek Prep Plant?

Fork Creek Prep Plant is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608752.