Key Takeaway

Laurel Alma is a abandoned underground mine producing Coal, located in Dorothy, Boone County, WV. It has 174 violations on record (89 S&S) and $38K in proposed penalties. Operated by Elk Run Coal Company Inc.

Laurel Alma

Abandoned Underground Coal

Operator: Elk Run Coal Company Inc

Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc

Location: Dorothy, Boone County, WV

174
Violations
89
S&S Violations
29
Accidents
$38K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/30/2003 75.311(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
01/14/2003 75.364(e) S&S HighNegligence $0
01/14/2003 75.310(a)(4) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/14/2003 75.310(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
01/14/2003 48.6 S&S HighNegligence $7,000
11/21/2002 75.364(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/09/2002 75.333(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $55
10/09/2002 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $242
10/09/2002 75.503 Non-S&S HighNegligence $55
10/09/2002 75.362(d)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/01/2002 75.380(d)(1) S&S ModNegligence $224
10/01/2002 75.1714-3(b) S&S ModNegligence $277
08/08/2002 77.205(b) S&S ModNegligence $224
08/08/2002 77.904 S&S ModNegligence $224
08/07/2002 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $66
07/29/2002 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $224
07/24/2002 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
07/23/2002 75.364(b)(2) S&S ModNegligence $340
07/23/2002 75.333(b)(5) S&S ModNegligence $224
07/23/2002 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $294

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/21/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/19/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/19/2002 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/04/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost
10/16/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/23/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
09/18/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/09/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/05/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
08/04/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/29/2003 10/29/2003 5.00 1
09/30/2003 11/18/2003 4.50 1
08/25/2003 08/26/2003 12.00 2
04/04/2003 06/03/2003 31.00 2
01/14/2003 03/25/2003 74.00 2
12/19/2002 12/20/2002 7.00 1
12/03/2002 12/04/2002 10.00 1
12/03/2002 12/04/2002 10.00 1
10/10/2002 10/10/2002 3.50 1
10/01/2002 12/06/2002 79.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608457
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week5.0
Coordinates37.9705550, -81.4541660
Nearest TownDorothy

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Laurel Alma have?

Laurel Alma has 174 MSHA violations on record, of which 89 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $38K.

What type of mine is Laurel Alma?

Laurel Alma is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Dorothy, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Laurel Alma?

According to MSHA records, Laurel Alma has 29 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Laurel Alma?

Laurel Alma is operated by Elk Run Coal Company Inc and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608457.