Key Takeaway

Fork Ridge Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It has 4 violations on record (0 S&S) and $220 in proposed penalties. Operated by Airway Resources Llc.

Fork Ridge Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Airway Resources Llc

Controller: Robert H Burton; Christopher L Fraley

Location: Appalachia, Wise County, VA

4
Violations
0
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$220
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/15/2000 48.26 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/15/2000 48.26 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/15/2000 48.26 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/15/2000 48.26 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/21/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/16/2000 08/18/2000 6.00 1
08/16/2000 08/24/2000 6.50 1
08/15/2000 08/18/2000 17.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407002
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates36.9625000, -82.7217000
Nearest TownAppalachia

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Fork Ridge Surface Mine have?

Fork Ridge Surface Mine has 4 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $220.

What type of mine is Fork Ridge Surface Mine?

Fork Ridge Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Appalachia, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Fork Ridge Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Fork Ridge Surface Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Fork Ridge Surface Mine?

Fork Ridge Surface Mine is operated by Airway Resources Llc and controlled by Robert H Burton; Christopher L Fraley. MSHA Mine ID: 4407002.