Key Takeaway

Mountain Fork No 1 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Caretta, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 141 violations on record (39 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by C & A Coal Company.

Mountain Fork No 1

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: C & A Coal Company

Controller: Edward A Asbury

Location: Caretta, Mcdowell County, WV

141
Violations
39
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$15K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/24/2008 75.364(a) Non-S&S $0
06/17/2008 75.364(a) S&S LowNegligence $828
05/20/2008 75.523 S&S ModNegligence $425
05/20/2008 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $425
05/20/2008 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/05/2008 75.333(e)(1)(i) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/04/2008 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $425
02/04/2008 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/08/2008 75.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
01/08/2008 75.1722(a) S&S ModNegligence $745
10/11/2007 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $687
10/11/2007 75.204(f)(7) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/11/2007 75.1100-2(f) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/11/2007 75.220(a) S&S ModNegligence $263
10/11/2007 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/11/2007 75.515 S&S ModNegligence $243
08/29/2007 75.515 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/29/2007 75.311(f) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/29/2007 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/29/2007 75.1101-1(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/16/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
08/02/2007 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost
07/31/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 18d lost, 11d restricted
09/11/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/16/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
06/06/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
04/12/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/12/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 295d lost
03/20/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost
09/13/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 120d lost, 40d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/22/2024 03/22/2024 2.50 1
05/14/2009 05/26/2009 4.50 1
07/10/2008 08/20/2008 34.75 2
04/16/2008 06/23/2008 61.75 1
01/02/2008 02/19/2008 68.50 2
10/10/2007 10/25/2007 36.00 1
08/17/2007 09/06/2007 45.50 1
04/16/2007 06/07/2007 15.25 1
12/18/2006 12/21/2006 16.50 1
09/11/2006 09/27/2006 90.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608863
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3241670, -81.6344440
Nearest TownCaretta

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mountain Fork No 1 have?

Mountain Fork No 1 has 141 MSHA violations on record, of which 39 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.

What type of mine is Mountain Fork No 1?

Mountain Fork No 1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Caretta, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mountain Fork No 1?

According to MSHA records, Mountain Fork No 1 has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mountain Fork No 1?

Mountain Fork No 1 is operated by C & A Coal Company and controlled by Edward A Asbury. MSHA Mine ID: 4608863.