Carbon Hill Mine
NonProducing
Underground
Coal
Operator: CLAS COAL COMPANY INC.
Controller: William Ridley Elkins Jr
Location: Carbon Hill, Walker County, AL
Employees: 25
686
Violations
174
S&S Violations
24
Accidents
$316K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 686 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 12/15/2025 | 75.1714-6 | S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 12/14/2025 | 72.630(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 12/14/2025 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $549 |
| 12/14/2025 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/14/2025 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $549 |
| 12/14/2025 | 75.1914(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 12/13/2025 | 75.517 | S&S | ModNegligence | $549 |
| 12/13/2025 | 75.904 | S&S | ModNegligence | $549 |
| 12/12/2025 | 75.1714-6 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/12/2025 | 75.1914(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 12/11/2025 | 75.1714-2(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $165 |
| 12/11/2025 | 75.1102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/11/2025 | 75.1722(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 12/11/2025 | 75.1101-10 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/11/2025 | 75.1714-2(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 12/10/2025 | 62.130(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 11/20/2025 | 75.1507(a)(9) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/14/2025 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 11/14/2025 | 75.1911(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 24 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 09/16/2025 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 5d lost, 14d restricted |
| 10/10/2024 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/02/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 33d restricted |
| 11/07/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 18d restricted |
| 10/03/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 02/01/2023 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/09/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 08/09/2021 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/15/2020 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
Inspections
View all 236 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | 02/03/2026 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 11/14/2025 | 11/21/2025 | 33.00 | 1 |
| 10/16/2025 | 12/22/2025 | 173.00 | 4 |
| 09/24/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 09/23/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 09/02/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 07/07/2025 | 09/04/2025 | 163.75 | 6 |
| 06/17/2025 | 06/26/2025 | 35.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 06/26/2025 | 179.25 | 8 |
| 01/02/2025 | 03/11/2025 | 259.75 | 11 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0103389
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees25
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates33.8730560, -87.5286110
Nearest TownCarbon Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Carbon Hill Mine have?
Carbon Hill Mine has 686 MSHA violations on record, of which 174 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $316K.
What type of mine is Carbon Hill Mine?
Carbon Hill Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Carbon Hill, Walker County, AL. It currently has 25 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Carbon Hill Mine?
According to MSHA records, Carbon Hill Mine has 24 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Carbon Hill Mine?
Carbon Hill Mine is operated by CLAS COAL COMPANY INC. and controlled by William Ridley Elkins Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 0103389.