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
Operator: Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc
Controller: Core Natural Resources Inc
Location: Buckhannon, Upshur County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 1,192 →| 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
View all 344 →| 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
View all 316 →| 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 |
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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.