Key Takeaway

South Fork is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Pound, Wise County, VA. It has 36 violations on record (12 S&S) and $32K in proposed penalties. Operated by Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC.

South Fork

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Pound, Wise County, VA

36
Violations
12
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$32K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/15/2012 77.504 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/24/2012 77.1606(a) S&S ModNegligence $2,282
05/24/2012 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/24/2012 77.400(a) S&S ModNegligence $308
05/24/2012 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $1,026
05/24/2012 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,026
05/24/2012 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/24/2012 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
05/24/2012 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
05/24/2012 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
05/24/2012 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $207
05/21/2012 77.1606(a) S&S LowNegligence $243
05/21/2012 77.1110 Non-S&S HighNegligence $2,000
05/21/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $2,901
05/21/2012 77.404(a) S&S HighNegligence $2,000
05/21/2012 77.1607(n) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/19/2012 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
10/31/2011 48.25(a) S&S HighNegligence $10,100
10/31/2011 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $224
10/31/2011 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/28/2012 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 79d lost
07/27/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/20/2012 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
01/11/2012 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None
10/30/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost
04/12/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 172d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/03/2013 04/03/2013 4.25 1
10/15/2012 10/19/2012 32.00 1
05/15/2012 07/19/2012 95.50 2
01/11/2012 01/11/2012 9.00 1
10/27/2011 11/10/2011 65.75 2
07/07/2011 08/12/2011 73.50 2
03/03/2011 03/24/2011 56.00 1
02/01/2011 02/01/2011 8.00 1
10/20/2010 10/20/2010 4.50 1
09/14/2010 09/28/2010 46.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4407232
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates36.9700600, -82.6043870
Nearest TownPound

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does South Fork have?

South Fork has 36 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $32K.

What type of mine is South Fork?

South Fork is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Pound, Wise County, VA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at South Fork?

According to MSHA records, South Fork has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates South Fork?

South Fork is operated by Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 4407232.