Mining Incidents

Toney Fork Surface Mine Coal

Controlled by Coronado Coal LLC
Lorado, Logan County, WV  ·  NonProducing
MSHA Mine ID: 4609101

Toney Fork Surface Mine has $924K in proposed MSHA penalties and $16K outstanding across 54 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
42
Years on record
2006–2019
Latest incident
Jul 2019
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2006
852
citations
372
significant & substantial
$923,688
proposed penalties
$716,665
paid to date
78% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $207,023 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2005
92
inspections on record
6,308
inspection hours
13.5
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
852 citations across 6,308 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Toney Fork Surface Mine has $924K in proposed MSHA penalties and $16K outstanding across 54 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$924K
proposed penalties
$732K
current assessed
$717K
paid to date
$16K
outstanding
829 assessments are final orders; 54 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-02-09.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Toney Fork Surface Mine shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.12 mg/m3 (100% compliant) across 461 samples.

Health sampling
A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust
Respirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
0.12
dust avg (mg/m3)
0.99
dust max (mg/m3)
100%
within 1.5 mg/m3
461
samples
Most recent sample: 2026-05-28.
Silica (quartz)
26.2
silica avg (%)
55.1
silica max (%)
36
samples
Most recent sample: 2025-07-01.
Noise
1%
over PEL
120
samples
Most recent sample: 2026-03-10.
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 1,177 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 1,431 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 1,954 11 1 5629.5
2025 Q1 3,238 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 4,489 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 6,467 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 5,848 2 0 342.0
2024 Q1 5,154 0 0 0.0
Show 75 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 5,401 3 1 555.5
2023 Q3 7,795 2 1 256.6
2023 Q2 5,619 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 6,388 1 0 156.5
2022 Q4 4,757 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 2,273 1 0 439.9
2022 Q2 1,691 3 2 1774.1
2022 Q1 1,013 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 732 3 0 4098.4
2021 Q3 708 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 1,455 1 0 687.3
2021 Q1 2,121 8 2 3771.8
2020 Q4 2,976 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 3,701 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 4,344 4 0 920.8
2020 Q1 10,201 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 17,388 7 0 402.6
2019 Q3 33,485 5 3 149.3
2019 Q2 63,206 19 7 300.6
2019 Q1 65,844 91 28 1382.1
2018 Q4 56,310 4 2 71.0
2018 Q3 59,757 26 9 435.1
2018 Q2 62,718 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 62,412 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 49,360 15 8 303.9
2017 Q3 51,448 19 5 369.3
2017 Q2 53,919 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 53,850 46 15 854.2
2016 Q4 46,531 2 0 43.0
2016 Q3 35,854 21 6 585.7
2016 Q2 29,002 1 0 34.5
2016 Q1 31,121 19 10 610.5
2015 Q4 27,989 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 30,696 10 3 325.8
2015 Q2 31,059 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 30,783 8 3 259.9
2014 Q4 44,092 1 1 22.7
2014 Q3 48,027 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 47,304 19 14 401.7
2014 Q1 43,298 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 26,846 12 7 447.0
2013 Q3 29,036 17 2 585.5
2013 Q2 29,610 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 29,296 17 8 580.3
2012 Q4 27,871 2 0 71.8
2012 Q3 27,858 40 11 1435.9
2012 Q2 61,376 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 71,550 28 9 391.3
2011 Q4 70,968 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 67,753 63 29 929.8
2011 Q2 67,776 13 4 191.8
2011 Q1 71,042 36 10 506.7
2010 Q4 68,966 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 69,266 36 20 519.7
2010 Q2 63,121 7 7 110.9
2010 Q1 59,854 22 6 367.6
2009 Q4 68,078 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 58,827 38 15 646.0
2009 Q2 78,953 1 0 12.7
2009 Q1 100,679 54 23 536.4
2008 Q4 61,031 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 22,842 54 54 2364.1
2008 Q2 72,731 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 26,159 15 4 573.4
2007 Q4 53,114 2 2 37.7
2007 Q3 56,592 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 69,841 17 17 243.4
2007 Q1 59,168 8 8 135.2
2006 Q4 117,373 14 12 119.3
2006 Q3 111,964 1 1 8.9
2006 Q2 112,124 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 77,097 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 54,132 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 32,492 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 2,416 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

42 on file

2019 · 5 incidents

July 30, 2019 WV · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Fall from piled material

EE was on a 6' berm discussing reclamation project with contractor. When they turned to dismount berm they slipped and fell approximately 4' onto rocks and hard road surface resulting in a laceration to left knee that required 7 stitches to close wound.

April 24, 2019 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

opened a box of boosters, lifted out the boosters, felt something pop in EE's back

April 18, 2019 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was watering haul roads and claimed they felt pain in their back and leg. The EE was given 3 days off work which happened to be the same time of a paid holiday weekend with no work scheduled. An MSHA E03 inspection was conducted on 9/20/2022. A citation was issued. This 7000-1 is being submitted in order to abate the citation. The company intends to contest.

February 23, 2019 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was traveling up to pit. During this process the shifter in the truck that the EE was operating broke and the truck came out of gear. The truck rolled into a dozer in close proximity.

January 4, 2019 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

Piece of metal in eye while putting lug nuts on tire.

2018 · 5 incidents

December 27, 2018 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was pushing shot rock. EE observed rock in mirror roll down behind dozer. EE turned to look and see where the rock went as EE was turning the dozer. The dozer trammed over the rock. At this point the EE felt a bump and also felt a pain in EE's lower back.

December 12, 2018 WV · Coal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was cleaning out cab of the drill. EE cut EE's hand resulting in a laceration between the left index and middle finger that required 2 sutures.

October 16, 2018 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was working on a 988 wheel loader and while removing the sheet metal, the access door over the pump area fell striking and lacerating left hand.

June 6, 2018 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was mounting a Triple Seven rock truck at the beginning of the shift. The ladder was not all the way in the down position. When EE put weight on it the ladder gave down, the EE tried to catch self and twisted back.

June 2, 2018 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was knocking pin out of shovel bucket for new tips and adapters when a piece of metal flew off and hit EE in the right side of torso.

2017 · 3 incidents

September 27, 2017 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Fall from machine

EE was on deck of dozer, EE lost footing and started to fall, EE turned and jumped from dozer. This occurred on September 27th but was not reported by the EE until 1:45pm on September 28th.

May 8, 2017 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was standing on bucket when it collapsed. EE fell to the ground twisting left knee. NOTE: Ladders are provided. EE chose not to use proper tools for task.

February 7, 2017 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing tires on a 993K Loader. While installing lock ring on the wheel it slipped striking employee in the head.

2016 · 1 incident

February 24, 2016 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was evaluated by a physician and given a diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with surgical repair being performed. It was made known that work activities were a contributing factor on 4-02-2016. EE's last work shift before surgery was 02/24/2016.

2015 · 2 incidents

November 3, 2015 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee underwent a comprehensive audiological evaluation after an abnormal hearing test. Operator was notified on November 03, 2015that the employee's work history and test results are consistent with noise-induced hearing loss, with the workplace being a significant contributing factor.

June 11, 2015 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using a track press the ram kicked sideways and the pusher pin came around hitting employee in left thigh causing abrasions and contusions.

2012 · 1 incident

June 25, 2012 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was standing on the bumper of pickup he was stepping off when he missed judged the height and fell on his back/right elbow.

2011 · 3 incidents

July 6, 2011 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Driver lost control while shifting to a lower gear on main haul road. Driver should have come to a complete stop before shifting to a lower gear.

February 23, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting a cylinder into truck with a hoist chain when the chain slipped & cut employees left (#5) pinky finger.

February 4, 2011 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Tailgate on truck would not open. The driver of the truck asked grader operator to push against the tailgate with the front part of the grader. When this happened the EE was holding a rock between the grader and the tailgate his left fingers got trapped between the grader and the rock. E.R. was visted by the EE.

2010 · 3 incidents

June 2, 2010 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While taking back tire off of grease truck the tire was about to fall and the tire smashed the EE's hand.

April 8, 2010 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Fall from machine

The employee was standing on a dozer. He was reaching for a grab handle as he slipped and fell against the tilt jack. The employee then fell to the ground.

January 4, 2010 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

While slowly driving a powder truck down a ramp, the engine died as the truck slid sideways on snow and ice. While sliding, the truck slid into an unfrozen area, caught traction and turned onto its side.

2009 · 7 incidents

September 24, 2009 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was working on a 345 Excavator installing a hose when he felt a pain in his back.

July 7, 2009 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Back wheels hit a hole in road (sink hole) and truck laid over on its side.

June 29, 2009 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE tried to shift to a different gear, couldn't get it back in gear. Then couldn't stop the truck.

June 9, 2009 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was going down hill. Went out of gear and could not recover.

May 20, 2009 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While trying to knock a pin out of the push arm on a dozer, a piece of the hammer broke off and embedded in the employee's leg.

February 24, 2009 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was working on drill when he lost his footing causing him to fall off the steps at the operators cab.

February 5, 2009 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Fall down stairs

coming out of the office at INR, slipped on the ice on the steps, fell hitting head, lower back & right shoulder.

2007 · 3 incidents

October 5, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was striking a wrench with a hammer when the wrench slipped hitting him in the face.

July 25, 2007 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping to lift a pipe in valley fill, causing muscles in his back to be pulled and strained.

April 26, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bent over picking up crib block & injured lower back. Did not go to Dr. until 5/3/07. Then he was off work from 5/3/07 to 5/14/07.

2006 · 9 incidents

December 11, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was repairing a drill, picked up a solenoid resulting in pulling his back.

October 28, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee is alleging incident occured on 10/28/2006 involving strain on his back. Employee worked 10/29/2006 and left early on 10/30/2006 due to illness. Employee reported to a foreman, other than his own on 11/06/2006, that he had been injured on 10/28/2006. Witnesses claim they did not see anything occur.

September 26, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was exiting a dozer on the left side, as he stepped onto the step on the push arm (right foot was to the side of the step) he put weight onto his right foot and heard a pop along with feeling a sharp pain. He could not put his weight onto his right foot.

August 22, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting the right side of a dozer when he lost his balance and fell backwards onto the ground. The employee stated he hit on his left buttocks and right shoulder. He got up off the ground under his own power.

July 25, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing plow bolt with 1" impact wrench, bolt fell down while spinning causing a laceration on his left middle finger.

July 24, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Contact with heat

The employee was driving a 473 Truck when he was overcome by the heat. When he got out of the truck he became lightheaded and needed assistance. An ambulance was called to transport him to the hospital.

June 23, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut his right leg with a knife blade that was being used to cut plastic.

March 23, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating 830 Rock Truck, the truck was being filled with overburden when a rock dropped in the bed and jarred the employee resulting back pain.

January 18, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting an electrical box on an 830 Rock Truck, when a grid box fell from the electrical box, hitting the employee in the forehead and across the nose. Resulting in stitches.....23 to the nose.....14 to the forehead.

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