Key Takeaway
Fourmile Fork is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Hernshaw, Kanawha County, WV. It has 191 violations on record (100 S&S) and $106K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pritchard Mining Co Inc..
Fourmile Fork
Operator: Pritchard Mining Co Inc.
Controller: Andrew B Jordon
Location: Hernshaw, Kanawha County, WV
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 191 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2016 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 07/14/2014 | 77.1607(o) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/11/2014 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/11/2014 | 77.1607(o) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/11/2014 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/08/2014 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/04/2013 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/02/2013 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/02/2013 | 77.207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 05/29/2013 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/14/2013 | 77.1001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 05/14/2013 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/08/2012 | 77.1109(c)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/08/2012 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $207 |
| 11/08/2012 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/16/2012 | 48.26(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $112 |
| 10/15/2012 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $8,893 |
| 10/15/2012 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,795 |
| 06/13/2012 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 06/13/2012 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $540 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 32 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/15/2013 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 192d lost |
| 03/12/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/06/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
| 10/30/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 15d lost |
| 10/11/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/01/2012 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 06/23/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 05/18/2012 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 12/27/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 56 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2023 | 06/26/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 02/21/2023 | 02/27/2023 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 09/29/2022 | 09/29/2022 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 12/30/2021 | 12/30/2021 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 09/10/2021 | 09/24/2021 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 10/28/2020 | 11/04/2020 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 07/28/2020 | 09/24/2020 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 02/18/2020 | 02/18/2020 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 06/18/2019 | 07/03/2019 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 10/17/2018 | 11/13/2018 | 3.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Fourmile Fork have?
Fourmile Fork has 191 MSHA violations on record, of which 100 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $106K.
What type of mine is Fourmile Fork?
Fourmile Fork is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hernshaw, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Fourmile Fork?
According to MSHA records, Fourmile Fork has 32 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Fourmile Fork?
Fourmile Fork is operated by Pritchard Mining Co Inc. and controlled by Andrew B Jordon. MSHA Mine ID: 4608596.