Key Takeaway

West Fork is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Cannelburg, Daviess County, IN. It has 14 violations on record (2 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by United Minerals Company Llc.

West Fork

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: United Minerals Company Llc

Controller: Peabody Energy Corporation

Location: Cannelburg, Daviess County, IN

14
Violations
2
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/22/2000 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
08/22/2000 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
03/29/2000 77.516 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/25/2000 77.400(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
01/24/2000 77.200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/24/2000 77.1009(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/24/2000 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
01/13/2000 77.502-2 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
01/13/2000 77.1200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/12/2000 77.1004(b) S&S ModNegligence $277
01/12/2000 77.400(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/12/2000 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
01/12/2000 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $150
01/12/2000 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/21/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/07/2001 08/07/2001 3.50 1
07/31/2001 07/31/2001 4.50 1
04/30/2001 04/30/2001 5.00 1
03/19/2001 03/19/2001 4.00 1
08/30/2000 09/02/2000 10.50 1
08/30/2000 08/30/2000 4.75 1
05/01/2000 05/01/2000 8.00 1
03/29/2000 08/24/2000 53.00 4
03/28/2000 03/29/2000 6.25 1
03/28/2000 03/29/2000 6.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1202133
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates38.6422000, -86.9753000
Nearest TownCannelburg

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does West Fork have?

West Fork has 14 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is West Fork?

West Fork is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Cannelburg, Daviess County, IN. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at West Fork?

According to MSHA records, West Fork has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates West Fork?

West Fork is operated by United Minerals Company Llc and controlled by Peabody Energy Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 1202133.