Key Takeaway
Long Fork Surface Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Kimper, Pike County, KY. It has 35 violations on record (10 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by Clintwood JOD, LLC.
Long Fork Surface Mine
Operator: Clintwood JOD, LLC
Controller: JOD Holdings LLC
Location: Kimper, Pike County, KY
Employees: 9
Recent Violations
View all 35 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/23/2024 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/23/2024 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/01/2023 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/24/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/10/2019 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $142 |
| 01/10/2019 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,057 |
| 10/31/2018 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,956 |
| 10/09/2018 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/02/2018 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,007 |
| 10/02/2018 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/01/2018 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 07/18/2018 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $363 |
| 06/28/2018 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $225 |
| 06/28/2018 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $363 |
| 06/28/2018 | 48.31(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/26/2018 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $363 |
| 06/26/2018 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/21/2018 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/21/2018 | 77.404(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,211 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 160d lost |
| 08/23/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 310d lost |
| 01/21/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
Inspections
View all 28 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 08/27/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 57.25 | 4 |
| 03/05/2025 | 03/10/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 09/04/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 12/19/2023 | 12/21/2023 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 08/01/2023 | 08/10/2023 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 11/16/2022 | 03/09/2023 | 67.25 | 3 |
| 06/02/2022 | 06/07/2022 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 11/05/2021 | 11/16/2021 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 08/05/2021 | 08/13/2021 | 13.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Long Fork Surface Mine have?
Long Fork Surface Mine has 35 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.
What type of mine is Long Fork Surface Mine?
Long Fork Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Kimper, Pike County, KY. It currently has 9 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Long Fork Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Long Fork Surface Mine has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Long Fork Surface Mine?
Long Fork Surface Mine is operated by Clintwood JOD, LLC and controlled by JOD Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1519802.