Key Takeaway
S-8 Jones Fork is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in JEWELL RIDGE, Buchanan County, VA. It has 92 violations on record (28 S&S) and $21K in proposed penalties. Operated by Civil LLC.
S-8 Jones Fork
Operator: Civil LLC
Controller: John T Quintrell
Location: JEWELL RIDGE, Buchanan County, VA
Recent Violations
View all 92 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/25/2025 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/19/2025 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.410(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $209 |
| 01/14/2025 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/30/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/30/2024 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/28/2023 | 48.23(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 02/28/2023 | 77.1000-1 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 06/25/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/24/2019 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $474 |
| 05/09/2019 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/30/2018 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/19/2018 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/19/2018 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/06/2018 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/06/2018 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/06/2018 | 62.180(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 134d lost |
| 02/12/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 346d lost |
| 12/21/2012 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/11/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 132d lost |
| 07/27/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 14d restricted |
Inspections
View all 65 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 01/05/2026 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 11/25/2025 | 11/25/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 05/29/2025 | 07/28/2025 | 39.25 | 1 |
| 02/19/2025 | 02/19/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/05/2024 | 02/12/2025 | 43.75 | 2 |
| 07/30/2024 | 07/30/2024 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/28/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/16/2024 | 06/18/2024 | 46.75 | 1 |
| 12/06/2023 | 02/28/2024 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 06/13/2023 | 06/28/2023 | 28.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does S-8 Jones Fork have?
S-8 Jones Fork has 92 MSHA violations on record, of which 28 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $21K.
What type of mine is S-8 Jones Fork?
S-8 Jones Fork is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in JEWELL RIDGE, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at S-8 Jones Fork?
According to MSHA records, S-8 Jones Fork has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates S-8 Jones Fork?
S-8 Jones Fork is operated by Civil LLC and controlled by John T Quintrell. MSHA Mine ID: 4407098.