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

Temporarily Idled Surface Coal

Operator: Pritchard Mining Co Inc.

Controller: Andrew B Jordon

Location: Hernshaw, Kanawha County, WV

Employees: 2

191
Violations
100
S&S Violations
32
Accidents
$106K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608596
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees2
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.2230560, -81.6275000
Nearest TownHernshaw

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.