Key Takeaway

TUG FORK PREPARATION PLANT is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Edgarton, Mingo County, WV. It has 213 violations on record (56 S&S) and $53K in proposed penalties. Operated by APPALACHIAN RESOURCE WEST VIRGINIA, LLC.

TUG FORK PREPARATION PLANT

Active Facility Coal

Operator: APPALACHIAN RESOURCE WEST VIRGINIA, LLC

Controller: Appalachian Resource Company LLC

Location: Edgarton, Mingo County, WV

Employees: 11

213
Violations
56
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$53K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/05/2025 77.1103(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/20/2025 77.505 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/09/2025 77.513 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/12/2024 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/11/2024 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/10/2024 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/07/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
12/19/2023 77.1108-1(b)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
12/19/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/19/2023 77.404(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
08/15/2023 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/15/2023 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/15/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/14/2023 77.200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $271
08/14/2023 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $271
02/21/2023 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $3,820
02/21/2023 71.206(h)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
01/31/2023 71.403(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $318
01/27/2023 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $407
01/27/2023 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $606

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/27/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/31/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
10/16/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
05/22/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 55d lost
09/22/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/12/2026 02/13/2026 11.50 1
10/28/2025 12/31/2025 107.50 2
07/02/2025 07/02/2025 6.75 1
06/17/2025 06/17/2025 7.00 1
05/09/2025 05/22/2025 29.50 1
04/17/2025 04/17/2025 7.25 1
03/25/2025 03/26/2025 10.75 1
12/18/2024 12/30/2024 76.00 2
12/11/2024 12/19/2024 25.00 2
07/24/2024 07/25/2024 7.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608626
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees11
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates37.5722220, -82.0825000
Nearest TownEdgarton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does TUG FORK PREPARATION PLANT have?

TUG FORK PREPARATION PLANT has 213 MSHA violations on record, of which 56 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $53K.

What type of mine is TUG FORK PREPARATION PLANT?

TUG FORK PREPARATION PLANT is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Edgarton, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 11 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at TUG FORK PREPARATION PLANT?

According to MSHA records, TUG FORK PREPARATION PLANT has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates TUG FORK PREPARATION PLANT?

TUG FORK PREPARATION PLANT is operated by APPALACHIAN RESOURCE WEST VIRGINIA, LLC and controlled by Appalachian Resource Company LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4608626.