Key Takeaway

Hiram Fork is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Wolford, Buchanan County, VA. It has 829 violations on record (262 S&S) and $333K in proposed penalties. Operated by Banner Blue Coal Company.

Hiram Fork

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Banner Blue Coal Company

Controller: Metinvest B V

Location: Wolford, Buchanan County, VA

829
Violations
262
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$333K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/17/2018 70.208(a)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $191
07/17/2018 70.209(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $191
07/17/2018 70.209(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $191
06/04/2018 75.333(h) S&S ModNegligence $286
06/04/2018 75.321(a)(2) S&S LowNegligence $128
05/17/2018 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $191
04/30/2018 75.1702 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
04/30/2018 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $191
04/30/2018 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
04/30/2018 75.342(a)(4) Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
04/23/2018 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/23/2018 75.1106-3(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/23/2018 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $191
04/23/2018 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/17/2018 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/04/2018 75.603 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/04/2018 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/04/2018 75.601-1 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/04/2018 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
03/20/2018 75.1732(a)(3) S&S ModNegligence $638

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/23/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
04/18/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
02/16/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
02/11/2002 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost
02/05/2002 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
07/14/2000 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost
06/14/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost
05/04/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
03/24/2000 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/02/2018 07/26/2018 29.00 2
06/25/2018 06/28/2018 10.00 1
04/02/2018 06/20/2018 213.25 7
03/26/2018 03/26/2018 14.00 1
01/08/2018 03/22/2018 187.75 4
11/22/2017 12/08/2017 18.75 2
10/02/2017 12/11/2017 202.75 6
07/12/2017 08/23/2017 14.50 1
07/05/2017 09/14/2017 198.50 2
04/03/2017 06/23/2017 242.00 6

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4406920
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3491670, -82.0022220
Nearest TownWolford

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Hiram Fork have?

Hiram Fork has 829 MSHA violations on record, of which 262 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $333K.

What type of mine is Hiram Fork?

Hiram Fork is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Wolford, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Hiram Fork?

According to MSHA records, Hiram Fork has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Hiram Fork?

Hiram Fork is operated by Banner Blue Coal Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4406920.