UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 22, 2014 (September 18, 2014)
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 22, 2014 (September 18, 2014)
ALPHA NATURAL RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-32331 | 42-1638663 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer | ||
incorporation) | Identification No.) | |||
One Alpha Place, P.O. Box 16429,
Bristol, VA 24209
Bristol, VA 24209
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (276) 619-4410
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 1.04 Mine Safety - Reporting of Shutdowns and Patterns of Violations.
On September 18, 2014, Aracoma Coal Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., received an imminent danger order issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) under section 107(a) of the Mine Act to the Aracoma Alma Mine #1 (the “Mine”), located near Stollings, West Virginia, due to methane levels detected in the Mine, idling the Mine. On September 19, 2014, MSHA terminated the order, and the Mine resumed normal operations. No injuries occurred in connection with the cited condition.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. | ||||
September 22, 2014 | By: | /s/ William L. Phillips, III | ||
Name: William L. Phillips, III | ||||
Title: Assistant Secretary | ||||