Key Takeaway

Mountain Fork No 2 is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Newhall, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 417 violations on record (112 S&S) and $355K in proposed penalties. Operated by C & A Coal Company.

Mountain Fork No 2

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: C & A Coal Company

Controller: Edward A Asbury

Location: Newhall, Mcdowell County, WV

417
Violations
112
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$355K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/17/2018 77.509(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $191
01/17/2018 75.312(g)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
12/08/2016 Non-S&S LowNegligence $129
12/05/2016 Non-S&S LowNegligence $129
07/18/2016 75.512-2 Non-S&S HighNegligence $254
07/13/2016 70.208(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/13/2016 75.312(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $848
06/01/2016 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $124
05/25/2016 72.630(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/25/2016 75.517 S&S LowNegligence $224
05/23/2016 77.400(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
05/19/2016 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $499
05/18/2016 75.604(b) S&S ModNegligence $499
05/18/2016 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/18/2016 75.603 S&S LowNegligence $499
02/03/2016 75.310(a)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/03/2016 75.342(a)(4) Non-S&S LowNegligence $499
01/27/2016 Non-S&S ModNegligence $181
11/18/2015 75.1714-4(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/16/2015 75.403 Non-S&S HighNegligence $2,000

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/03/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/09/2012 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/22/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/08/2011 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted
05/31/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 130d lost
04/07/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost
08/27/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/08/2009 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None
01/06/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/25/2006 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 200d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/27/2025 03/27/2025 5.50 2
03/28/2024 03/28/2024 2.50 1
05/30/2019 06/13/2019 5.25 2
01/02/2019 01/02/2019 5.00 1
10/01/2018 10/01/2018 9.75 1
07/11/2018 07/11/2018 6.00 1
04/24/2018 04/24/2018 6.00 1
01/17/2018 01/17/2018 6.00 1
10/31/2017 11/20/2017 8.00 1
07/03/2017 08/10/2017 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609100
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.3236110, -81.6358330
Nearest TownNewhall

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mountain Fork No 2 have?

Mountain Fork No 2 has 417 MSHA violations on record, of which 112 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $355K.

What type of mine is Mountain Fork No 2?

Mountain Fork No 2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Newhall, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mountain Fork No 2?

According to MSHA records, Mountain Fork No 2 has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mountain Fork No 2?

Mountain Fork No 2 is operated by C & A Coal Company and controlled by Edward A Asbury. MSHA Mine ID: 4609100.