Key Takeaway
King Mountain Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Williamsburg, Whitley County, KY. It has 10 violations on record (1 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Alden Resources LLC.
King Mountain Mine
Operator: Alden Resources LLC
Controller: Ferroglobe PLC
Location: Williamsburg, Whitley County, KY
Recent Violations
View all 10 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2020 | 48.31(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/19/2020 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/25/2020 | 77.1302(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $782 |
| 03/04/2020 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/04/2020 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/04/2020 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/17/2019 | 77.106 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/17/2019 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/04/2019 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/28/2019 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2019 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 15 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2021 | 05/19/2021 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 04/21/2021 | 04/21/2021 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 02/19/2021 | 02/19/2021 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 11/18/2020 | 01/26/2021 | 72.75 | 1 |
| 09/08/2020 | 09/08/2020 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 06/09/2020 | 07/23/2020 | 104.25 | 2 |
| 05/14/2020 | 05/15/2020 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 03/24/2020 | 04/06/2020 | 35.75 | 1 |
| 03/20/2020 | 03/20/2020 | 7.25 | 2 |
| 02/10/2020 | 03/16/2020 | 82.75 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does King Mountain Mine have?
King Mountain Mine has 10 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is King Mountain Mine?
King Mountain Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Williamsburg, Whitley County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at King Mountain Mine?
According to MSHA records, King Mountain Mine has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates King Mountain Mine?
King Mountain Mine is operated by Alden Resources LLC and controlled by Ferroglobe PLC. MSHA Mine ID: 1519854.