North Fork
Abandoned
Surface
Coal
Operator: AK Steel Natural Resources, LLC
Controller: J Clifford Forrest III
Location: Acosta, Somerset County, PA
635
Violations
99
S&S Violations
32
Accidents
$269K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 635 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2020 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 11/17/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 11/17/2020 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/28/2020 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 07/28/2020 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 07/28/2020 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 05/11/2020 | 75.1714-4(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $157 |
| 03/04/2020 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $157 |
| 03/04/2020 | 75.1722(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/25/2020 | 75.1710 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 02/12/2020 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 02/06/2020 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/04/2020 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 01/30/2020 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/30/2020 | 75.403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/29/2020 | 77.401(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/29/2020 | 77.205(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $217 |
| 01/27/2020 | 75.1731(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/27/2020 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 01/27/2020 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 32 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/10/2020 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 365d lost |
| 12/10/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/25/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/21/2019 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/22/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 40d lost |
| 07/09/2019 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 02/06/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 45d restricted |
| 01/14/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/20/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | FATALITY | Fatal |
Inspections
View all 125 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2021 | 08/23/2021 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 11/17/2020 | 12/08/2020 | 41.75 | 2 |
| 09/29/2020 | 09/29/2020 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 09/08/2020 | 09/08/2020 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 09/08/2020 | 09/08/2020 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 07/02/2020 | 09/09/2020 | 64.00 | 2 |
| 04/01/2020 | 06/15/2020 | 84.00 | 4 |
| 02/06/2020 | 02/06/2020 | 18.50 | 2 |
| 01/08/2020 | 03/24/2020 | 523.75 | 6 |
| 12/26/2019 | 12/26/2019 | 11.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID3610041
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.1269440, -79.0613890
Nearest TownAcosta
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does North Fork have?
North Fork has 635 MSHA violations on record, of which 99 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $269K.
What type of mine is North Fork?
North Fork is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Acosta, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at North Fork?
According to MSHA records, North Fork has 32 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates North Fork?
North Fork is operated by AK Steel Natural Resources, LLC and controlled by J Clifford Forrest III. MSHA Mine ID: 3610041.