Key Takeaway
Mine No 5 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Partridge, Letcher County, KY. It has 809 violations on record (200 S&S) and $331K in proposed penalties. Operated by North Fork Coal Corporation.
Mine No 5
Operator: North Fork Coal Corporation
Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Location: Partridge, Letcher County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 809 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2015 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 04/07/2015 | 75.1100-2(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 01/27/2015 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/27/2015 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 11/30/2014 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 11/25/2014 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,657 |
| 11/25/2014 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 11/24/2014 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 11/13/2014 | 75.380(d)(7)(iv) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
| 11/06/2014 | 75.1714-8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 11/04/2014 | 75.1909(a)(3)(xi) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $176 |
| 11/04/2014 | 75.1910(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 11/04/2014 | 75.1909(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 11/04/2014 | 75.1911(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 10/29/2014 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $585 |
| 10/23/2014 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 10/22/2014 | 75.800-3(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/11/2014 | 75.1911(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/03/2014 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $460 |
| 09/02/2014 | 75.1909(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 68 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
| 11/30/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/24/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/26/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 132d lost |
| 06/30/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 29d lost |
| 05/31/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 24d lost |
| 05/31/2014 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/17/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 181d lost |
| 02/05/2014 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/24/2014 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 78d lost |
Inspections
View all 103 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2015 | 04/02/2015 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2015 | 04/21/2015 | 68.00 | 1 |
| 03/31/2015 | 04/06/2015 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 03/30/2015 | 03/30/2015 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 01/05/2015 | 03/23/2015 | 209.50 | 5 |
| 12/30/2014 | 01/05/2015 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 11/24/2014 | 12/04/2014 | 57.75 | 3 |
| 10/20/2014 | 12/18/2014 | 315.50 | 8 |
| 07/03/2014 | 09/17/2014 | 201.00 | 5 |
| 06/20/2014 | 06/20/2014 | 10.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mine No 5 have?
Mine No 5 has 809 MSHA violations on record, of which 200 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $331K.
What type of mine is Mine No 5?
Mine No 5 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 5?
According to MSHA records, Mine No 5 has 68 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mine No 5?
Mine No 5 is operated by North Fork Coal Corporation and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 1518732.