Key Takeaway

Mine No 6 is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Alum Creek, Boone County, WV. It has 312 violations on record (125 S&S) and $475K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company.

Mine No 6

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Lexington Coal Company

Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc

Location: Alum Creek, Boone County, WV

312
Violations
125
S&S Violations
10
Accidents
$475K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/25/2025 77.1607(i) S&S ModNegligence $1,066
08/25/2025 77.1607(i) Non-S&S $0
06/11/2025 77.1607(i) S&S ModNegligence $755
02/18/2025 77.1000 Non-S&S $0
02/14/2025 Non-S&S HighNegligence $168
01/27/2025 Non-S&S HighNegligence $168
01/27/2025 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $1,866
12/26/2024 77.1607(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/26/2024 77.1000 Non-S&S $0
12/26/2024 77.1000 S&S HighNegligence $2,569
12/16/2024 77.1104 Non-S&S $0
12/16/2024 77.1608(a) Non-S&S $0
12/12/2024 77.1608(a) S&S HighNegligence $2,504
12/07/2024 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,511
12/05/2024 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $189
12/05/2024 71.402(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
12/04/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $305
11/27/2024 77.1608(a) Non-S&S $0
11/27/2024 77.1608(a) S&S ModNegligence $504
11/26/2024 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $210

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/28/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/17/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 256d lost
02/10/2020 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/24/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 10d restricted
01/22/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 57d lost
11/14/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 85d lost
05/31/2013 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
04/17/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost
09/23/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost
04/12/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 170d lost, 59d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/14/2026 01/26/2026 11.00 1
08/05/2025 09/05/2025 35.50 3
06/13/2025 06/13/2025 5.00 1
06/11/2025 06/17/2025 7.50 1
04/01/2025 06/02/2025 46.50 1
02/14/2025 03/28/2025 8.25 3
01/27/2025 04/02/2025 22.00 1
12/31/2024 01/03/2025 5.00 1
12/26/2024 01/03/2025 18.50 2
12/12/2024 01/02/2025 12.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609286
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.1605560, -81.7625000
Nearest TownAlum Creek

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Mine No 6 have?

Mine No 6 has 312 MSHA violations on record, of which 125 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $475K.

What type of mine is Mine No 6?

Mine No 6 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Alum Creek, Boone County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Mine No 6?

According to MSHA records, Mine No 6 has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Mine No 6?

Mine No 6 is operated by Lexington Coal Company and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609286.