Road Fork #51 Mine
Abandoned
Underground
Coal
Operator: Spartan Mining Company, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Pineville, Wyoming County, WV
3,415
Violations
865
S&S Violations
199
Accidents
$5.7M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 3,415 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2020 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $144 |
| 09/16/2020 | 75.1714-3(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $482 |
| 06/15/2020 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $254 |
| 06/04/2020 | 75.202(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $19,178 |
| 06/01/2020 | 75.516 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $144 |
| 06/01/2020 | 75.1725(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $144 |
| 06/01/2020 | 75.1732(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $5,332 |
| 06/01/2020 | 75.1107-16(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $324 |
| 06/01/2020 | 75.1101-6 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $324 |
| 06/01/2020 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $567 |
| 05/28/2020 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,404 | |
| 05/21/2020 | 75.606 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $171 |
| 05/12/2020 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $234 |
| 05/12/2020 | 75.512 | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,368 |
| 05/12/2020 | 75.1722(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $217 |
| 05/12/2020 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $217 |
| 05/05/2020 | 75.1732(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $5,332 |
| 05/05/2020 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $3,871 |
| 05/05/2020 | 75.809 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $324 |
| 05/05/2020 | 75.1101-4 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $324 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 199 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 66d lost |
| 06/04/2020 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 02/15/2020 | FIRE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 11d lost |
| 01/23/2020 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/22/2019 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 98d lost |
| 11/16/2019 | HOISTING | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 27d lost |
| 10/30/2019 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/01/2019 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 09/05/2019 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 08/08/2019 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 850 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2024 | 01/11/2024 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 10/10/2023 | 10/10/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 07/05/2023 | 07/06/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 04/18/2023 | 04/18/2023 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 02/08/2023 | 02/08/2023 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 11/07/2022 | 11/07/2022 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 08/17/2022 | 08/17/2022 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 04/08/2022 | 04/08/2022 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 01/27/2022 | 01/27/2022 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 11/02/2021 | 11/05/2021 | 2.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4601544
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5755560, -81.5691670
Nearest TownPineville
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Road Fork #51 Mine have?
Road Fork #51 Mine has 3415 MSHA violations on record, of which 865 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5.7M.
What type of mine is Road Fork #51 Mine?
Road Fork #51 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Pineville, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Road Fork #51 Mine?
According to MSHA records, Road Fork #51 Mine has 199 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Road Fork #51 Mine?
Road Fork #51 Mine is operated by Spartan Mining Company, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4601544.