Aracoma Alma Mine #1
Abandoned and Sealed
Underground
Coal
Operator: Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Lyburn, Logan County, WV
4,882
Violations
1,701
S&S Violations
334
Accidents
$7.3M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 4,882 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2023 | 77.1605(l) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/17/2023 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/15/2023 | 77.1607(i) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/03/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/03/2023 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/13/2023 | 71.209(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/06/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/06/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/17/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/11/2021 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 08/11/2021 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 08/11/2021 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 06/02/2021 | 75.523-3(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $856 |
| 06/02/2021 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $257 |
| 05/24/2021 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $237 |
| 05/24/2021 | 75.1106-3(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 05/13/2021 | 75.523-3(b)(4) | S&S | ModNegligence | $856 |
| 04/22/2021 | 75.523-3(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 04/22/2021 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $257 |
| 03/29/2021 | 77.200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,844 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 334 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2021 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 90d lost |
| 01/07/2021 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/17/2020 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/17/2020 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 10/07/2020 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 07/20/2020 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/10/2020 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/15/2020 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/28/2020 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 03/28/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 827 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 4.50 | 2 |
| 04/26/2024 | 04/26/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 01/09/2024 | 01/09/2024 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 10/06/2023 | 10/06/2023 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 07/17/2023 | 07/19/2023 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 06/15/2023 | 06/16/2023 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 05/03/2023 | 05/10/2023 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 02/06/2023 | 02/22/2023 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 11/22/2022 | 11/22/2022 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 07/15/2022 | 07/26/2022 | 15.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4608801
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.8155560, -81.8980560
Nearest TownLyburn
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Aracoma Alma Mine #1 have?
Aracoma Alma Mine #1 has 4882 MSHA violations on record, of which 1701 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7.3M.
What type of mine is Aracoma Alma Mine #1?
Aracoma Alma Mine #1 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Lyburn, Logan County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Aracoma Alma Mine #1?
According to MSHA records, Aracoma Alma Mine #1 has 334 reported accident/injury records and 3 fatalities on file.
Who operates Aracoma Alma Mine #1?
Aracoma Alma Mine #1 is operated by Aracoma Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608801.