MSHA order at River View Mine resolved same day for ARLP
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. reported that its indirect subsidiary River View Coal LLC received an imminent danger order from the Mine Safety and Health Administration at the River View Mine on April 1, 2026, under Section 107(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
The order involved maintenance work on a shuttle car that was determined not to be adequately blocked against motion. Miners were removed from the area, corrective actions were taken, and MSHA terminated the order later the same day. No injuries occurred, and the partnership reserves the right to contest the order and any related citation or proposed assessment.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 1.04, 9.01
2 items
Item 1.04
Mine Safety - Reporting of Shutdowns and Patterns of Violations
Business
Mine safety violations, closure orders, or patterns of safety issues at mining operations.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Order date: April 1, 2026
Mine ID: 15-19374
Statutory section: Section 107(a)
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Order date
April 1, 2026
Date MSHA imminent danger order was issued at River View Mine
Mine ID
15-19374
Identification number for the River View Mine
Statutory section
Section 107(a)
Section of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act used for the order
Exhibit number
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File listed as an exhibit
Key Terms
imminent danger order, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Section 107(a), Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
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imminent danger order regulatory
"received an imminent danger order from the Mine Safety and Health Administration"
Mine Safety and Health Administration regulatory
"received an imminent danger order from the Mine Safety and Health Administration"
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is a U.S. federal agency that sets and enforces safety and health standards for mining operations, conducts inspections, investigates accidents, and issues citations or fines. Its actions matter to investors because safety rules, enforcement actions, or accident findings can increase operating costs, interrupt production, create legal and cleanup liabilities, and damage a miner’s reputation—similar to how building inspections or traffic enforcement affect a company’s ability to operate smoothly.
Section 107(a) regulatory
"under Section 107(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977"
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 regulatory
"under Section 107(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977"
FAQ
What mine safety event did Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) report?
Alliance Resource Partners reported an MSHA imminent danger order at its River View Mine. The order involved shuttle car maintenance that was not adequately blocked against motion. Miners were removed, corrective steps were taken, and the order was terminated later the same day with no injuries.
Did the MSHA imminent danger order at ARLP’s River View Mine cause any injuries?
No injuries occurred in connection with the imminent danger order at the River View Mine. MSHA cited shuttle car maintenance that was not properly blocked, miners were removed from the affected area, corrective actions were implemented, and the order was terminated the same day it was issued.
Can Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) contest the MSHA imminent danger order?
Alliance Resource Partners reserves the right to contest the imminent danger order and any related citation or proposed assessment. This means the partnership may challenge MSHA’s determinations through established procedures, depending on how it evaluates the circumstances and potential impacts of the order.
Which ARLP subsidiary and mine were involved in the MSHA order?
The order was issued to River View Coal LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Alliance Resource Partners, for the River View Mine, identified as Mine ID No. 15-19374. The issue concerned shuttle car maintenance that was not adequately blocked against motion during work activities underground.
When was the MSHA imminent danger order at ARLP’s River View Mine issued and terminated?
The imminent danger order was issued on April 1, 2026, at the River View Mine. After miners were removed and corrective actions were taken, MSHA terminated the order later the same day, indicating the identified safety concern had been addressed to the agency’s satisfaction.