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
Operator: Ben's Creek Operations WV LLC
Controller: Bens Creek Group PLC
Location: Wharncliff, Mingo County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 155 →| 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
View all 16 →| 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
View all 74 →| 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
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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.