Key Takeaway

Freeze Fork Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Dehue, Logan County, WV. It has 311 violations on record (200 S&S) and $495K in proposed penalties. Operated by Highland Mining Company.

Freeze Fork Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Highland Mining Company

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Dehue, Logan County, WV

311
Violations
200
S&S Violations
42
Accidents
$495K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/24/2012 77.1606(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $873
04/19/2012 77.1606(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $1,026
04/19/2012 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $1,026
04/19/2012 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $108
04/16/2012 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $18,271
04/16/2012 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $8,209
04/14/2012 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $10,437
04/14/2012 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $117
04/11/2012 71.403 Non-S&S LowNegligence $150
10/21/2011 77.410(b) S&S LowNegligence $807
10/21/2011 77.410(b) S&S LowNegligence $807
10/21/2011 77.410(b) S&S LowNegligence $807
10/21/2011 77.410(b) S&S LowNegligence $807
10/19/2011 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $1,657
10/17/2011 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $1,657
10/17/2011 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $1,657
10/13/2011 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,530
10/12/2011 77.205 S&S ModNegligence $873
10/12/2011 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/12/2011 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $3,405

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/20/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/31/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/13/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 135d lost
02/23/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost
01/26/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost
12/16/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 92d lost
09/29/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
09/27/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/06/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
05/30/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/06/2012 04/30/2012 101.00 1
10/05/2011 10/27/2011 106.50 1
07/22/2011 07/22/2011 9.00 1
07/14/2011 07/25/2011 1.50 1
04/05/2011 04/27/2011 112.50 1
10/04/2010 11/09/2010 94.00 1
05/04/2010 05/04/2010 13.00 2
11/30/2009 12/07/2009 47.00 2
07/01/2009 07/01/2009 1.50 1
05/20/2009 06/30/2009 134.50 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608693
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8291660, -81.8922220
Nearest TownDehue

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Freeze Fork Surface Mine have?

Freeze Fork Surface Mine has 311 MSHA violations on record, of which 200 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $495K.

What type of mine is Freeze Fork Surface Mine?

Freeze Fork Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Dehue, Logan County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

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

According to MSHA records, Freeze Fork Surface Mine has 42 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Freeze Fork Surface Mine?

Freeze Fork Surface Mine is operated by Highland Mining Company and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608693.