Key Takeaway
Rocky Run Surface Mine is a temporarily idled surface mine producing Coal, located in Richwood, Greenbrier County, WV. It has 12 violations on record (1 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by South Fork Coal Co., LLC.
Rocky Run Surface Mine
Operator: South Fork Coal Co., LLC
Controller: White Forest Resources, Inc
Location: Richwood, Greenbrier County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 12 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/15/2025 | 77.1202 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/10/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $421 |
| 04/11/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/27/2024 | 77.205(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $189 |
| 05/31/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/24/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/24/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/12/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/30/2022 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 03/09/2022 | 77.1703 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/09/2022 | 77.106 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 8d restricted |
Inspections
View all 21 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | 10/08/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 05/15/2025 | 05/20/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 04/25/2025 | 04/25/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2025 | 06/26/2025 | 147.50 | 1 |
| 03/18/2025 | 03/18/2025 | 12.00 | 2 |
| 10/02/2024 | 02/20/2025 | 190.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/24/2024 | 05/01/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 07/15/2024 | 201.00 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Rocky Run Surface Mine have?
Rocky Run Surface Mine has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Rocky Run Surface Mine?
Rocky Run Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Richwood, Greenbrier County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Rocky Run Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Rocky Run Surface Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Rocky Run Surface Mine?
Rocky Run Surface Mine is operated by South Fork Coal Co., LLC and controlled by White Forest Resources, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609597.