Key Takeaway

Alma No 2 Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It has 157 violations on record (47 S&S) and $43K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ben's Creek Operations WV LLC.

Alma No 2 Mine

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Ben's Creek Operations WV LLC

Controller: Bens Creek Group PLC

Location: Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV

157
Violations
47
S&S Violations
30
Accidents
$43K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/28/2010 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $807
01/27/2010 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $807
10/07/2009 75.333(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $176
10/07/2009 75.364(b)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
09/08/2009 75.364(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
09/08/2009 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,203
08/13/2009 77.1103(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
08/05/2009 75.333(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
08/05/2009 75.333(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
04/07/2009 75.1100-2(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $190
02/27/2009 Non-S&S $0
02/20/2009 Non-S&S $0
01/30/2009 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $334
01/26/2009 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $425
01/26/2009 75.523-3(b) S&S ModNegligence $946
01/26/2009 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $425
01/26/2009 75.1722(a) S&S ModNegligence $946
01/25/2009 75.1725(a) S&S ModNegligence $946
01/24/2009 75.521 Non-S&S ModNegligence $127
01/22/2009 75.1715 Non-S&S ModNegligence $207

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/09/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted
09/08/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/10/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/21/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 55d lost
02/27/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/20/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
02/19/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/29/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/02/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/19/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/15/2020 10/15/2020 1.25 1
01/20/2010 02/10/2010 50.00 1
10/07/2009 11/09/2009 33.50 1
09/08/2009 09/22/2009 10.50 1
07/02/2009 08/20/2009 57.00 1
04/01/2009 04/20/2009 21.50 1
02/27/2009 03/09/2009 17.50 2
02/20/2009 02/25/2009 10.50 1
01/20/2009 02/04/2009 91.00 1
12/08/2008 12/11/2008 20.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609223
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.6091670, -81.9894440
Nearest TownWharncliffe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Alma No 2 Mine have?

Alma No 2 Mine has 157 MSHA violations on record, of which 47 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $43K.

What type of mine is Alma No 2 Mine?

Alma No 2 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Alma No 2 Mine?

According to MSHA records, Alma No 2 Mine has 30 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Alma No 2 Mine?

Alma No 2 Mine is operated by Ben's Creek Operations WV LLC and controlled by Bens Creek Group PLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4609223.