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

Active Facility Coal

Operator: Mega Highwall Mining, LLC

Controller: Daniel W Bunn

Location: Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV

Employees: 7

431
Violations
174
S&S Violations
12
Accidents
$147K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608122
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees7
Days/Week4.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates37.5830560, -81.9916670
Nearest TownWharncliffe

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.