Kingston No. 2
Active
Underground
Coal
Operator: Kingston Mining, Inc.
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Pax, Fayette County, WV
Employees: 120
3,941
Violations
707
S&S Violations
184
Accidents
$4.3M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 3,941 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 75.1722(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 75.1505(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 | |
| 01/28/2026 | 75.360(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/07/2026 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/07/2026 | 75.360(f) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/07/2026 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/07/2026 | 75.604(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $755 |
| 01/07/2026 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,320 |
| 11/20/2025 | 75.517 | S&S | HighNegligence | $13,436 |
| 11/19/2025 | 75.202(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,431 |
| 11/19/2025 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $883 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 184 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/28/2025 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/08/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/29/2025 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/02/2025 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/15/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/14/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/28/2024 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 07/22/2024 | ELECTRICAL | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/29/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 255 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2026 | 02/16/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/03/2026 | 02/04/2026 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 01/05/2026 | 276.25 | 4 | |
| 12/17/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2025 | 12/05/2025 | 299.00 | 4 |
| 09/27/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 09/14/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 07/01/2025 | 09/27/2025 | 459.75 | 5 |
| 04/01/2025 | 06/25/2025 | 307.75 | 2 |
| 01/15/2025 | 01/21/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4608932
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees120
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates37.9252780, -81.2813890
Nearest TownPax
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Kingston No. 2 have?
Kingston No. 2 has 3941 MSHA violations on record, of which 707 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4.3M.
What type of mine is Kingston No. 2?
Kingston No. 2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Pax, Fayette County, WV. It currently has 120 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Kingston No. 2?
According to MSHA records, Kingston No. 2 has 184 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Kingston No. 2?
Kingston No. 2 is operated by Kingston Mining, Inc. and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608932.