Key Takeaway

Simmons Fork Surface Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Oceana, Wyoming County, WV. It has 43 violations on record (33 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Simmons Fork Mining Incorporated.

Simmons Fork Surface Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Simmons Fork Mining Incorporated

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Oceana, Wyoming County, WV

43
Violations
33
S&S Violations
11
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/09/2004 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $350
08/09/2004 77.404(a) S&S HighNegligence $191
08/09/2004 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
08/09/2004 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $350
08/09/2004 77.404(a) S&S HighNegligence $191
08/03/2004 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
08/02/2004 50.20(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/15/2004 77.1713(c) S&S ModNegligence $524
07/15/2004 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $524
12/18/2003 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $135
12/11/2003 77.1302(e) S&S LowNegligence $247
12/10/2003 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
12/08/2003 72.620 S&S ModNegligence $286
12/08/2003 77.1710(g) S&S LowNegligence $268
06/19/2003 62.130(a) S&S LowNegligence $176
06/16/2003 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $214
06/16/2003 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $201
06/16/2003 77.1710(g) S&S LowNegligence $83
06/13/2003 77.1606(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
06/13/2003 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/18/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost
06/03/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 259d lost
01/01/2004 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 366d lost
09/03/2003 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
05/11/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/23/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/18/2002 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 69d lost
04/25/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/09/2002 EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost
01/25/2002 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/17/2006 02/06/2007 8.25 1
09/08/2006 09/11/2006 6.50 1
10/03/2005 03/20/2006 10.25 1
10/07/2004 03/31/2005 0.25 1
08/10/2004 08/11/2004 11.00 1
04/08/2004 08/19/2004 88.50 2
03/26/2004 03/29/2004 6.50 1
10/01/2003 01/05/2004 94.75 1
07/29/2003 07/29/2003 12.00 1
06/24/2003 06/24/2003 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608613
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.6958330, -81.5711110
Nearest TownOceana

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Simmons Fork Surface Mine have?

Simmons Fork Surface Mine has 43 MSHA violations on record, of which 33 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Simmons Fork Surface Mine?

Simmons Fork Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Oceana, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Simmons Fork Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Simmons Fork Surface Mine has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Simmons Fork Surface Mine?

Simmons Fork Surface Mine is operated by Simmons Fork Mining Incorporated and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4608613.