Key Takeaway

Spruce Fork Mine No 1 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Buckhannon, Upshur County, WV. It has 1,192 violations on record (479 S&S) and $295K in proposed penalties. Operated by Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc.

Spruce Fork Mine No 1

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc

Controller: Core Natural Resources Inc

Location: Buckhannon, Upshur County, WV

1,192
Violations
479
S&S Violations
344
Accidents
$295K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/27/2006 75.1711 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/18/2005 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $524
07/18/2005 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $524
06/28/2005 75.363(a) S&S ModNegligence $324
06/28/2005 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/27/2005 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $324
06/25/2005 50.10 Non-S&S HighNegligence $400
06/15/2005 75.211(c) S&S ModNegligence $524
05/31/2005 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $324
05/31/2005 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $324
05/26/2005 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $324
05/26/2005 75.1403 S&S ModNegligence $324
05/25/2005 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $324
05/25/2005 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $324
05/25/2005 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $324
05/18/2005 75.809 S&S ModNegligence $324
05/18/2005 75.370(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $324
05/18/2005 75.362(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $324
05/18/2005 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
05/17/2005 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/03/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/18/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/17/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/11/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost
06/25/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/14/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/12/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/12/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/06/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
06/06/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/27/2006 04/03/2006 15.50 2
09/15/2005 09/15/2005 16.00 2
08/23/2005 08/23/2005 3.00 1
08/02/2005 08/02/2005 2.00 1
07/27/2005 07/27/2005 3.00 1
07/18/2005 07/18/2005 14.00 2
07/14/2005 07/14/2005 5.00 1
07/07/2005 09/21/2005 163.00 6
06/27/2005 06/27/2005 3.00 1
06/13/2005 06/13/2005 3.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608622
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.9522220, -80.2363880
Nearest TownBuckhannon

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Spruce Fork Mine No 1 have?

Spruce Fork Mine No 1 has 1192 MSHA violations on record, of which 479 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $295K.

What type of mine is Spruce Fork Mine No 1?

Spruce Fork Mine No 1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Buckhannon, Upshur County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Spruce Fork Mine No 1?

According to MSHA records, Spruce Fork Mine No 1 has 344 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Spruce Fork Mine No 1?

Spruce Fork Mine No 1 is operated by Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc and controlled by Core Natural Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608622.