Key Takeaway
Mine No 4 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Partridge, Letcher County, KY. It has 1,363 violations on record (485 S&S) and $1.5M in proposed penalties. Operated by North Fork Coal Corporation.
Mine No 4
Operator: North Fork Coal Corporation
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Location: Partridge, Letcher County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 1,363 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2013 | 75.333(h) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 07/11/2013 | 75.601 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/29/2013 | 75.1910(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/08/2013 | 75.364(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
| 05/08/2013 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $9,634 |
| 02/27/2013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $512 | |
| 01/30/2013 | 75.333(e)(1)(ii) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/28/2013 | 75.364(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
| 01/28/2013 | 75.1714-7(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 01/28/2013 | 75.604(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,111 |
| 01/16/2013 | 75.1911(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
| 01/08/2013 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/03/2013 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $285 |
| 12/19/2012 | 75.310(a)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/19/2012 | 75.312(g)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/13/2012 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 12/05/2012 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $10,700 |
| 12/03/2012 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/03/2012 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 11/28/2012 | 75.364(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,026 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 159 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2013 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/19/2013 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/19/2013 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 03/05/2013 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/04/2013 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/04/2013 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/04/2013 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 11/07/2012 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/27/2012 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/15/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 195d lost |
Inspections
View all 366 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2013 | 08/05/2013 | 13.00 | 2 |
| 07/30/2013 | 07/30/2013 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 07/18/2013 | 07/18/2013 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2013 | 07/10/2013 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/08/2013 | 09/25/2013 | 68.25 | 2 |
| 06/25/2013 | 06/25/2013 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 06/14/2013 | 06/14/2013 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 06/05/2013 | 06/05/2013 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 05/28/2013 | 05/28/2013 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/20/2013 | 05/20/2013 | 10.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mine No 4 have?
Mine No 4 has 1363 MSHA violations on record, of which 485 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.5M.
What type of mine is Mine No 4?
Mine No 4 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Partridge, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine No 4?
According to MSHA records, Mine No 4 has 159 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mine No 4?
Mine No 4 is operated by North Fork Coal Corporation and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 1518340.