Key Takeaway
No. 53 Mine is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Northfork, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 133 violations on record (47 S&S) and $41K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kramer Fork Mining, Inc..
No. 53 Mine
Operator: Kramer Fork Mining, Inc.
Controller: Carl R Farmer
Location: Northfork, Mcdowell County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 133 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2003 | 50.10 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/06/2003 | 50.10 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $221 |
| 10/15/2003 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | LowNegligence | $83 |
| 08/26/2003 | 75.1100-2(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $60 |
| 08/13/2003 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/13/2003 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/13/2003 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $91 |
| 08/13/2003 | 75.523-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/12/2003 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $60 |
| 08/12/2003 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/12/2003 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $60 |
| 08/12/2003 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 08/12/2003 | 75.1722(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/12/2003 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $60 |
| 03/27/2003 | 75.516 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 03/27/2003 | 75.333(f) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 03/26/2003 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 03/26/2003 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 03/05/2003 | 75.364(h) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 03/05/2003 | 75.1702 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2002 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 40d lost |
| 01/30/2002 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 35 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2003 | 11/18/2003 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 10/15/2003 | 12/01/2003 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 10/15/2003 | 10/29/2003 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2003 | 12/29/2003 | 28.25 | 2 |
| 09/15/2003 | 09/15/2003 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 08/18/2003 | 09/30/2003 | 33.50 | 1 |
| 07/14/2003 | 07/21/2003 | 31.00 | 1 |
| 07/01/2003 | 08/28/2003 | 58.25 | 2 |
| 06/04/2003 | 06/06/2003 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 05/14/2003 | 05/14/2003 | 1.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does No. 53 Mine have?
No. 53 Mine has 133 MSHA violations on record, of which 47 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $41K.
What type of mine is No. 53 Mine?
No. 53 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Northfork, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at No. 53 Mine?
According to MSHA records, No. 53 Mine has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates No. 53 Mine?
No. 53 Mine is operated by Kramer Fork Mining, Inc. and controlled by Carl R Farmer. MSHA Mine ID: 4608598.