Key Takeaway
Black Warrior Mine No 1 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Morris, Jefferson County, AL. It has 115 violations on record (43 S&S) and $56K in proposed penalties. Operated by Black Warrior Minerals, Inc..
Black Warrior Mine No 1
Operator: Black Warrior Minerals, Inc.
Controller: Allegiance Coal LTD
Location: Morris, Jefferson County, AL
Employees: 66
Recent Violations
View all 115 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/12/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/12/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/11/2023 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/28/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/28/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 06/22/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/22/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/22/2022 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/21/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/20/2021 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $574 |
| 08/19/2021 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/12/2021 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 05/18/2020 | 71.101(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $666 |
| 05/04/2020 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/04/2020 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/05/2019 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/04/2019 | 48.26(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 11/04/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/29/2019 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $474 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 17 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/22/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/16/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/12/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 42d lost |
| 01/19/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 70d lost |
| 04/15/2020 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 217d restricted |
| 10/30/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 35d lost |
| 09/10/2019 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 07/25/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 02/06/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 66 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 10/02/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | 04/03/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 10/09/2024 | 10/10/2024 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/03/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 11/06/2023 | 11/07/2023 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 04/10/2023 | 04/24/2023 | 62.00 | 1 |
| 02/15/2023 | 02/17/2023 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 12/28/2022 | 01/04/2023 | 51.00 | 1 |
| 11/09/2022 | 11/09/2022 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/18/2022 | 06/23/2022 | 46.00 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Black Warrior Mine No 1 have?
Black Warrior Mine No 1 has 115 MSHA violations on record, of which 43 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $56K.
What type of mine is Black Warrior Mine No 1?
Black Warrior Mine No 1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Morris, Jefferson County, AL. It currently has 66 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Black Warrior Mine No 1?
According to MSHA records, Black Warrior Mine No 1 has 17 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Black Warrior Mine No 1?
Black Warrior Mine No 1 is operated by Black Warrior Minerals, Inc. and controlled by Allegiance Coal LTD. MSHA Mine ID: 0103437.