Road Fork #52 Mine
Active
Underground
Coal
Operator: Spartan Mining Company, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Pineville, Wyoming County, WV
Employees: 345
2,613
Violations
503
S&S Violations
96
Accidents
$3.0M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 2,613 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.604(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.1714-3(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/03/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.333(d)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 75.523-3(c)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.1107-4(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 72.520(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 96 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 12/29/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/18/2025 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/01/2025 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 11/20/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/15/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 11/12/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 25d lost |
| 10/15/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 86d lost |
| 10/08/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/05/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 535 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | 03/05/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 03/02/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 02/18/2026 | 02/18/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/13/2026 | 02/13/2026 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 02/10/2026 | 02/10/2026 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 02/03/2026 | 02/03/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/29/2026 | 01/29/2026 | 28.50 | 3 |
| 01/29/2026 | 01/29/2026 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 01/27/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 11.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4609522
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees345
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.5780560, -81.5700000
Nearest TownPineville
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Road Fork #52 Mine have?
Road Fork #52 Mine has 2613 MSHA violations on record, of which 503 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3.0M.
What type of mine is Road Fork #52 Mine?
Road Fork #52 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Pineville, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 345 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Road Fork #52 Mine?
According to MSHA records, Road Fork #52 Mine has 96 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Road Fork #52 Mine?
Road Fork #52 Mine is operated by Spartan Mining Company, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609522.