# Demery Resources Company, Five Forks Mine (Natchitoches County, LA): MSHA citation under 77.1710(a) (2026-07-14)

**Safety Need Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Demery Resources Company |
| Mine | Five Forks Mine (ID 1601499) |
| Location | Natchitoches County, LA |
| Commodity | Coal (Lignite) |
| Mine type | Surface |
| Employees | 30 |
| Issued | 2026-07-14 |
| Action | Citation |
| Standard | 77.1710(a) |
| Significant & substantial | Yes |
| Negligence | Mod |
| Proposed penalty | $549 |
| Contested | No |

## Why this score
- Significant and substantial (S&S).

Source: US DOL Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Open Government Data, company violators only (https://www.msha.gov/data-and-reports/mine-data-retrieval-system?mineId=1601499). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T01:31:23.849Z.
Data comes from MSHA Open Government Data files, which MSHA updates weekly; citations can appear days to weeks after issue, and proposed penalties are often blank until assessed months later. Citations can be modified, vacated or contested; confirm on the MSHA Mine Data Retrieval System. Company violators only; individual agents are excluded. Not a consumer report and may not be used for FCRA purposes. Informational only; not legal or safety advice.