Key Takeaway

Lower Alma No 6 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliff, Mingo County, WV. It has 155 violations on record (44 S&S) and $86K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ben's Creek Operations WV LLC.

Lower Alma No 6

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Ben's Creek Operations WV LLC

Controller: Bens Creek Group PLC

Location: Wharncliff, Mingo County, WV

155
Violations
44
S&S Violations
16
Accidents
$86K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/01/2016 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $116
02/11/2016 Non-S&S LowNegligence $112
05/18/2015 75.364(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/07/2015 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $745
04/06/2015 75.364(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/02/2014 75.312(f)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
10/02/2014 77.505 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/09/2014 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/08/2014 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $687
06/17/2014 75.515 Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
06/09/2014 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/09/2014 75.512-2 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/03/2014 75.1103-11 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/28/2014 75.202(a) S&S ModNegligence $585
05/28/2014 75.517 Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
05/28/2014 75.512 Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
05/27/2014 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
05/27/2014 75.604(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,304
05/27/2014 75.503 Non-S&S ModNegligence $162
05/27/2014 72.630(b) S&S ModNegligence $634

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/15/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
06/17/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
05/27/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/12/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/16/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
04/09/2014 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/06/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
10/23/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
10/16/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
05/17/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 1d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/29/2021 09/29/2021 2.75 1
10/15/2020 10/15/2020 1.25 1
07/02/2020 07/02/2020 3.75 1
10/02/2019 10/02/2019 7.00 2
07/03/2019 07/08/2019 4.00 1
04/09/2019 04/10/2019 5.00 1
01/07/2019 01/10/2019 6.25 1
10/04/2018 10/04/2018 9.00 1
09/11/2018 09/12/2018 7.25 1
05/29/2018 06/11/2018 7.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609272
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.5944440, -81.9888890
Nearest TownWharncliff

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Lower Alma No 6 have?

Lower Alma No 6 has 155 MSHA violations on record, of which 44 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $86K.

What type of mine is Lower Alma No 6?

Lower Alma No 6 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliff, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Lower Alma No 6?

According to MSHA records, Lower Alma No 6 has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Lower Alma No 6?

Lower Alma No 6 is operated by Ben's Creek Operations WV LLC and controlled by Bens Creek Group PLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4609272.