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
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Alum Creek, Lincoln County, WV
Employees: 14
Recent Violations
View all 446 →| 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
View all 23 →| 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
View all 208 →| 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 |
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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.