Key Takeaway
Mountaineer Alma A Mine is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It has 2,162 violations on record (566 S&S) and $1.3M in proposed penalties. Operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC.
Mountaineer Alma A Mine
Operator: Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Controller: Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Location: Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 2,162 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2024 | 75.1711 | S&S | LowNegligence | $280 |
| 03/27/2024 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/01/2017 | 48.25 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 12/01/2017 | 48.25 | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 12/01/2017 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 10/06/2014 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 07/28/2014 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $190 |
| 07/28/2014 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $425 |
| 04/23/2014 | 77.1605(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $207 |
| 12/18/2013 | 75.1702-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $224 |
| 08/20/2013 | 75.362(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 08/19/2013 | 75.380(d)(7)(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $7,578 |
| 08/19/2013 | 75.364(b)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 08/19/2013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $436 | |
| 08/13/2013 | 75.800-4(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/13/2013 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $334 |
| 08/12/2013 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $946 |
| 08/12/2013 | 77.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/07/2013 | 75.364(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $190 |
| 08/05/2013 | 75.333(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $127 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 291 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2016 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 10/06/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/30/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 07/09/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 01/08/2015 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 11/04/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 10/30/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 07/01/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/16/2014 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/16/2014 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 196 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2024 | 04/01/2024 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 10/13/2020 | 10/13/2020 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 08/12/2020 | 08/12/2020 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/21/2018 | 08/23/2018 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 07/02/2018 | 08/23/2018 | 10.50 | 2 |
| 04/19/2018 | 04/20/2018 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 01/16/2018 | 01/29/2018 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 12/01/2017 | 12/19/2017 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 12/01/2017 | 12/19/2017 | 10.50 | 2 |
| 10/02/2017 | 10/05/2017 | 18.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mountaineer Alma A Mine have?
Mountaineer Alma A Mine has 2162 MSHA violations on record, of which 566 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.3M.
What type of mine is Mountaineer Alma A Mine?
Mountaineer Alma A Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Wharncliffe, Mingo County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mountaineer Alma A Mine?
According to MSHA records, Mountaineer Alma A Mine has 291 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mountaineer Alma A Mine?
Mountaineer Alma A Mine is operated by Lexington Coal Company, LLC and controlled by Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4608730.