Key Takeaway

McDonald Fork Impoundment is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Coal Mountain, Wyoming County, WV. It has 57 violations on record (16 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by CM Energy Operations LP.

McDonald Fork Impoundment

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: CM Energy Operations LP

Controller: David Michael Jamison; Petri E Koivula

Location: Coal Mountain, Wyoming County, WV

Employees: 1

57
Violations
16
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$13K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/27/2021 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
07/27/2021 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
12/20/2018 48.23(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
12/06/2018 77.216-3(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
01/28/2017 Non-S&S $0
06/09/2015 77.200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/09/2015 77.216-3(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/09/2015 77.216-4(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/23/2014 77.216-3(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/23/2014 77.216(d) S&S ModNegligence $224
06/19/2013 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/19/2013 77.216-3(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/19/2013 77.216-3(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/19/2013 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/29/2012 77.502-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/12/2011 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $362
04/12/2010 77.216-3(d) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
01/26/2010 77.216-3(d) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
01/26/2010 77.1713(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/06/2009 77.216-3(a)(4) Non-S&S $0

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/15/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
04/15/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
04/15/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
04/15/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
01/28/2017 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/30/2026 01/30/2026 8.00 1
10/17/2025 10/17/2025 6.00 1
07/31/2025 07/31/2025 3.25 1
06/16/2025 06/16/2025 7.00 1
01/16/2025 01/16/2025 6.75 1
10/29/2024 10/29/2024 6.75 1
08/12/2024 08/12/2024 9.00 1
07/17/2024 07/17/2024 4.75 1
04/16/2024 04/18/2024 5.75 1
01/17/2024 01/25/2024 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4602446
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees1
Days/Week1.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.6713890, -81.7216670
Nearest TownCoal Mountain

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does McDonald Fork Impoundment have?

McDonald Fork Impoundment has 57 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.

What type of mine is McDonald Fork Impoundment?

McDonald Fork Impoundment is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Coal Mountain, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at McDonald Fork Impoundment?

According to MSHA records, McDonald Fork Impoundment has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates McDonald Fork Impoundment?

McDonald Fork Impoundment is operated by CM Energy Operations LP and controlled by David Michael Jamison; Petri E Koivula. MSHA Mine ID: 4602446.