Key Takeaway

Pax South Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Long Branch, Fayette County, WV. It has 105 violations on record (73 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by Simmons Fork Mining, Inc..

Pax South Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Simmons Fork Mining, Inc.

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Long Branch, Fayette County, WV

105
Violations
73
S&S Violations
32
Accidents
$15K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/18/2006 48.28 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/18/2006 48.28 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/18/2006 48.28 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/18/2006 48.28 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/14/2005 48.26 S&S ModNegligence $1,198
09/12/2005 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $286
09/12/2005 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/12/2005 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $144
09/12/2005 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $124
09/08/2005 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $165
09/07/2005 77.1103(d) S&S ModNegligence $177
09/07/2005 77.1109(c)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2005 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $177
09/07/2005 77.1605(d) S&S ModNegligence $177
09/07/2005 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2005 77.208(e) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/07/2005 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $228
09/07/2005 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $286
08/30/2005 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $286
08/30/2005 77.1006(a) S&S ModNegligence $286

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/27/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/19/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None
12/15/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost
09/30/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
08/30/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost
08/26/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost
08/18/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
06/08/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
05/06/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 127d lost
04/28/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/26/2006 10/26/2006 7.50 1
07/11/2006 08/24/2006 18.00 1
01/03/2006 03/30/2006 73.00 3
10/27/2005 11/09/2005 3.75 1
08/29/2005 09/28/2005 162.25 3
06/28/2005 06/29/2005 10.00 1
03/16/2005 03/17/2005 8.00 1
01/04/2005 03/23/2005 64.50 2
10/04/2004 10/04/2004 4.25 1
09/23/2004 09/23/2004 8.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4606877
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.9286110, -81.2825000
Nearest TownLong Branch

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Pax South Surface Mine have?

Pax South Surface Mine has 105 MSHA violations on record, of which 73 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.

What type of mine is Pax South Surface Mine?

Pax South Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Long Branch, Fayette County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Pax South Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Pax South Surface Mine has 32 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Pax South Surface Mine?

Pax South Surface Mine is operated by Simmons Fork Mining, Inc. and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4606877.