Key Takeaway

Triple K #1 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Ford City, Armstrong County, PA. It has 200 violations on record (66 S&S) and $21K in proposed penalties. Operated by AMFIRE Mining Company LLC.

Triple K #1

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: AMFIRE Mining Company LLC

Controller: Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Location: Ford City, Armstrong County, PA

200
Violations
66
S&S Violations
14
Accidents
$21K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/19/2006 75.403 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
03/28/2006 70.101 S&S LowNegligence $286
03/21/2006 75.312(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/21/2006 75.333(e)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/21/2006 75.220(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $247
02/14/2006 75.604(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $165
02/14/2006 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/03/2006 75.1502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/20/2006 75.208 S&S ModNegligence $165
12/27/2005 75.520 S&S LowNegligence $177
10/26/2005 75.360(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/15/2005 75.364(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/14/2005 75.1103-4(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
06/13/2005 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/13/2005 75.380(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
06/02/2005 75.370(a)(1) S&S LowNegligence $177
05/23/2005 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
05/23/2005 75.1722(b) S&S LowNegligence $228
05/04/2005 75.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
05/04/2005 75.523-3(b)(3) S&S LowNegligence $228

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/22/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/22/2005 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/20/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/01/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted
07/29/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 36d restricted
06/07/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 60d lost, 11d restricted
08/13/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
03/15/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 150d lost
12/06/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/31/2001 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/07/2007 06/07/2007 3.75 1
01/03/2007 03/23/2007 8.50 1
10/02/2006 12/01/2006 16.50 2
08/07/2006 09/14/2006 7.50 2
04/19/2006 06/26/2006 54.00 3
01/10/2006 03/31/2006 63.50 2
10/05/2005 12/30/2005 97.50 4
08/08/2005 09/26/2005 136.50 3
04/04/2005 06/29/2005 136.00 2
03/22/2005 03/29/2005 6.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3607962
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.6583330, -79.4855550
Nearest TownFord City

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Triple K #1 have?

Triple K #1 has 200 MSHA violations on record, of which 66 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $21K.

What type of mine is Triple K #1?

Triple K #1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Ford City, Armstrong County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Triple K #1?

According to MSHA records, Triple K #1 has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Triple K #1?

Triple K #1 is operated by AMFIRE Mining Company LLC and controlled by Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 3607962.