Key Takeaway

Middle Fork Surface is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Chavies, Perry County, KY. It has 189 violations on record (74 S&S) and $52K in proposed penalties. Operated by ICG Hazard, LLC.

Middle Fork Surface

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: ICG Hazard, LLC

Controller: Arch Resources Inc

Location: Chavies, Perry County, KY

189
Violations
74
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$52K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/07/2010 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/04/2010 77.207 S&S ModNegligence $460
10/04/2010 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $460
10/04/2010 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $308
10/04/2010 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/04/2010 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $138
10/04/2010 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $138
10/04/2010 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/14/2010 77.1605(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/08/2010 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $162
04/08/2010 77.1110 S&S ModNegligence $162
04/08/2010 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $176
04/07/2010 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/05/2010 48.31(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $138
11/17/2009 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $807
11/17/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $3,143
11/17/2009 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $162
11/17/2009 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $162
11/17/2009 77.1710(g) S&S ModNegligence $162
11/17/2009 77.400 S&S ModNegligence $150

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/24/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
03/16/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost
01/16/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/04/2010 10/13/2010 25.50 1
04/05/2010 04/15/2010 61.00 1
12/08/2009 12/08/2009 9.00 1
11/30/2009 12/28/2009 9.25 1
11/20/2009 11/20/2009 4.00 1
10/13/2009 02/03/2010 142.50 2
09/28/2009 09/30/2009 14.00 1
06/27/2009 08/20/2009 16.75 1
05/28/2009 09/10/2009 137.50 2
04/20/2009 04/22/2009 11.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1515506
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3191660, -83.3769440
Nearest TownChavies

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Middle Fork Surface have?

Middle Fork Surface has 189 MSHA violations on record, of which 74 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $52K.

What type of mine is Middle Fork Surface?

Middle Fork Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Chavies, Perry County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Middle Fork Surface?

According to MSHA records, Middle Fork Surface has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Middle Fork Surface?

Middle Fork Surface is operated by ICG Hazard, LLC and controlled by Arch Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1515506.