Key Takeaway

Wright Fork is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Jenkins, Letcher County, KY. It has 16 violations on record (3 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bayonet MNG. Co, Inc.

Wright Fork

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Bayonet MNG. Co, Inc

Controller: Robert C Billips

Location: Jenkins, Letcher County, KY

16
Violations
3
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 16 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/16/2008 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $117
07/02/2008 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
07/02/2008 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/02/2008 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/30/2008 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/20/2008 77.210(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/20/2008 77.205(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/30/2007 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/30/2007 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/24/2007 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/20/2007 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/20/2007 77.502 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
03/20/2007 50.40 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
09/26/2006 77.207 S&S ModNegligence $99
09/26/2006 77.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/26/2006 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/02/2007 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None

Inspections

View all 7 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/04/2009 03/04/2009 4.50 2
09/16/2008 09/17/2008 3.50 1
06/06/2008 07/16/2008 47.00 2
11/20/2007 02/01/2008 41.00 2
05/09/2007 08/14/2007 35.00 2
12/07/2006 03/22/2007 24.50 2
09/12/2006 09/27/2006 29.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519038
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.1975000, -82.6877770
Nearest TownJenkins

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Wright Fork have?

Wright Fork has 16 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Wright Fork?

Wright Fork is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Jenkins, Letcher County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Wright Fork?

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

Who operates Wright Fork?

Wright Fork is operated by Bayonet MNG. Co, Inc and controlled by Robert C Billips. MSHA Mine ID: 1519038.