Key Takeaway
Glen Alum Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It has 431 violations on record (174 S&S) and $147K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mega Highwall Mining, LLC.
Glen Alum Plant
Operator: Mega Highwall Mining, LLC
Controller: Daniel W Bunn
Location: Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 431 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $959 |
| 10/15/2025 | 77.513 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/09/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/09/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 77.513 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 10/02/2025 | 77.205(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $465 |
| 06/12/2025 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 06/02/2025 | 77.513 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/02/2025 | 77.701-2(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/29/2025 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/29/2025 | 77.205(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/27/2025 | 77.1103(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/27/2025 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/15/2025 | 77.216-4(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.205(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.1710(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 02/05/2025 | 77.200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 333d lost |
| 06/24/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/21/2014 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 29d lost |
| 06/18/2013 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 05/07/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 139d lost, 64d restricted |
| 09/27/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 240d lost |
| 06/25/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 04/04/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 62d lost, 30d restricted |
| 05/28/2008 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/14/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 10d lost |
Inspections
View all 191 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | 10/28/2025 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 10/01/2025 | 10/23/2025 | 113.00 | 3 |
| 07/23/2025 | 07/23/2025 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 06/12/2025 | 06/12/2025 | 12.75 | 2 |
| 05/27/2025 | 06/04/2025 | 69.00 | 1 |
| 04/15/2025 | 04/15/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 03/19/2025 | 03/20/2025 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 02/05/2025 | 02/12/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/21/2024 | 10/22/2024 | 14.00 | 2 |
| 05/31/2024 | 06/24/2024 | 30.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Glen Alum Plant have?
Glen Alum Plant has 431 MSHA violations on record, of which 174 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $147K.
What type of mine is Glen Alum Plant?
Glen Alum Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 7 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Glen Alum Plant?
According to MSHA records, Glen Alum Plant has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Glen Alum Plant?
Glen Alum Plant is operated by Mega Highwall Mining, LLC and controlled by Daniel W Bunn. MSHA Mine ID: 4608122.