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Mines in Jefferson County, Alabama: 20 open mines
MSHA lists 20 open mines in Jefferson County, Alabama, run by 17 operators and employing 1,460 people. Since January 1, 2022 its inspectors issued 7,851 citations and orders there with $8,005,341 in proposed penalties, and operators reported 353 injury or illness cases, 1 of them fatal. The operators with the most open mines are Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC; Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC; Warrior Met Coal Mining, LLC. Data from MSHA, November 6, 2026.
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- Open mines
- 20
- Operators
- 17
- Employees
- 1,460
- Active
- 14
- NonProducing
- 3
- New Mine
- 2
- Intermittent
- 1
- Citations and orders since January 1, 2022
- 7,851
- Significant and substantial
- 2,062 (26.3%)
- Closure orders
- 63
- High negligence or reckless
- 272
- Proposed penalties
- $8,005,341
- Amount paid so far
- $4,288,265
- Inspections
- 1,674
- Inspector hours on site
- 49,225
- Citations per inspection
- 4.69 (all mines 2.30)
- Accident reports
- 455
- Injury and illness cases
- 353
- Fatalities
- 1
- Latest MSHA record
- November 5, 2026
Operators with the most open mines in Jefferson County, Alabama
Ranked by open mines, then by citations. Sole proprietors and individuals are not listed.
| Operator | Open mines | Employees | Citations since 2022 | Proposed penalties | Injury cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC | 3 | 33 | 34 | $9,306 | 5 |
| Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC | 2 | 544 | 3,624 | $4,433,333 | 240 |
| Warrior Met Coal Mining, LLC | 1 | 675 | 3,877 | $3,236,122 | 83 |
| Lehigh Cement Company LLC | 1 | 128 | 160 | $258,464 | 10 |
| Highland Energy, Inc. | 1 | 3 | 42 | $24,280 | 0 |
| R J R Mining Company Inc | 1 | 3 | 30 | $15,352 | 3 |
| Wade Sand & Gravel CO., Inc | 1 | 48 | 29 | $6,292 | 10 |
| Southern Red Rock LLC | 1 | 4 | 16 | $15,820 | 1 |
| Vulcan Materials Asphalt and Construction, LLC | 1 | 7 | 16 | $2,680 | 1 |
| Warrior Aggregates Inc | 1 | 2 | 9 | $1,944 | 0 |
| Crimson Stone | 1 | 5 | 6 | $842 | 0 |
| Jesscott, LLC | 1 | 2 | 5 | $457 | 0 |
| Alabama Land Resources, LLC. | 1 | 0 | 2 | $298 | 0 |
| Usb Alabama, LLC | 1 | 6 | 1 | $151 | 0 |
| Alabama Trident Resources, LLC | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| Cahaba Resources LLC | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| Pyne Rock Distribution, LLC | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Operators with the most citations in Jefferson County, Alabama
Citations and orders issued since January 1, 2022 at their open mines here.
| Operator | Open mines | Employees | Citations since 2022 | Proposed penalties | Injury cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrior Met Coal Mining, LLC | 1 | 675 | 3,877 | $3,236,122 | 83 |
| Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC | 2 | 544 | 3,624 | $4,433,333 | 240 |
| Lehigh Cement Company LLC | 1 | 128 | 160 | $258,464 | 10 |
| Highland Energy, Inc. | 1 | 3 | 42 | $24,280 | 0 |
| Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC | 3 | 33 | 34 | $9,306 | 5 |
| R J R Mining Company Inc | 1 | 3 | 30 | $15,352 | 3 |
| Wade Sand & Gravel CO., Inc | 1 | 48 | 29 | $6,292 | 10 |
| Southern Red Rock LLC | 1 | 4 | 16 | $15,820 | 1 |
| Vulcan Materials Asphalt and Construction, LLC | 1 | 7 | 16 | $2,680 | 1 |
| Warrior Aggregates Inc | 1 | 2 | 9 | $1,944 | 0 |
| Crimson Stone | 1 | 5 | 6 | $842 | 0 |
| Jesscott, LLC | 1 | 2 | 5 | $457 | 0 |
| Alabama Land Resources, LLC. | 1 | 0 | 2 | $298 | 0 |
| Usb Alabama, LLC | 1 | 6 | 1 | $151 | 0 |
| Alabama Trident Resources, LLC | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| Cahaba Resources LLC | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| Pyne Rock Distribution, LLC | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Mines with the most citations
Open mines, ranked by citations and orders since January 1, 2022.
| Mine | Operator | County | Main commodity | Employees | Citations since 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No 7 Mine | Warrior Met Coal Mining, LLC | Jefferson County, AL | Coal (bituminous) | 675 | 3,877 |
| Oak Grove Mine | Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC | Jefferson County, AL | Coal (bituminous) | 499 | 3,531 |
| Leeds Plant | Lehigh Cement Company LLC | Jefferson County, AL | Cement | 128 | 160 |
| Oak Grove Preparation Plant | Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC | Jefferson County, AL | Coal (bituminous) | 45 | 93 |
| Fishtrap | Highland Energy, Inc. | Jefferson County, AL | Coal (bituminous) | 3 | 42 |
| Shannon Mine No. 3 | R J R Mining Company Inc | Jefferson County, AL | Coal (bituminous) | 3 | 30 |
| Wade Sand & Gravel CO., Inc. | Wade Sand & Gravel CO., Inc | Jefferson County, AL | Crushed, broken limestone | 48 | 29 |
| Dolcito Quarry | Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC | Jefferson County, AL | Crushed, broken limestone | 22 | 29 |
| Adamsville | Vulcan Materials Asphalt and Construction, LLC | Jefferson County, AL | Crushed, broken stone | 7 | 16 |
| Southern Red Rock, LLC | Southern Red Rock LLC | Jefferson County, AL | Crushed, broken slate | 4 | 16 |
| Bessie Mine | Warrior Aggregates Inc | Jefferson County, AL | Crushed, broken stone | 2 | 9 |
| Crimson Stone | Crimson Stone | Jefferson County, AL | Crushed, broken slate | 5 | 6 |
| Agadoe | Jesscott, LLC | Jefferson County, AL | Clay, ceramic, refractory mnls. | 2 | 5 |
| Bessemer Quarry | Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC | Jefferson County, AL | Crushed, broken limestone | 9 | 3 |
| Lakeshore Quarry | Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC | Jefferson County, AL | Crushed, broken limestone | 2 | 2 |
| No. 3 Mine | Alabama Land Resources, LLC. | Jefferson County, AL | Coal (bituminous) | 0 | 2 |
| Bessemer Shale Mine | Usb Alabama, LLC | Jefferson County, AL | Common shale | 6 | 1 |
| Weller Mine | Cahaba Resources LLC | Jefferson County, AL | Coal (bituminous) | 0 | 0 |
| Trident Mine | Alabama Trident Resources, LLC | Jefferson County, AL | Not stated | 0 | 0 |
| Pyne Rock | Pyne Rock Distribution, LLC | Jefferson County, AL | Sand, industrial | 0 | 0 |
Main commodities
| Main commodity | Open mines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Coal (bituminous) | 7 | 35% |
| Crushed, broken limestone | 4 | 20% |
| Crushed, broken slate | 2 | 10% |
| Crushed, broken stone | 2 | 10% |
| Cement | 1 | 5% |
| Common shale | 1 | 5% |
| Clay, ceramic, refractory mnls. | 1 | 5% |
| Sand, industrial | 1 | 5% |
Citations and injury cases by year
Calendar years since 2022; 2026 runs to the date of the MSHA files.
| Year | Citations and orders | Significant and substantial | Proposed penalties | Injury and illness cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,448 | 345 | $1,559,319 | 61 |
| 2023 | 1,656 | 413 | $1,582,755 | 84 |
| 2024 | 1,956 | 517 | $1,901,991 | 71 |
| 2025 | 1,492 | 390 | $1,557,266 | 83 |
| 2026 | 1,299 | 397 | $1,404,010 | 54 |
Standards cited most at mines in Jefferson County, Alabama
Sections of Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations named on the citations, with the part each belongs to.
| Standard | What the part covers | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 30 CFR 75.400 | Underground coal mines, safety | 887 |
| 30 CFR 75.202 | Underground coal mines, safety | 545 |
| 30 CFR 75.220 | Underground coal mines, safety | 528 |
| 30 CFR 75.333 | Underground coal mines, safety | 365 |
| 30 CFR 75.380 | Underground coal mines, safety | 315 |
| 30 CFR 75.503 | Underground coal mines, safety | 295 |
| 30 CFR 75.370 | Underground coal mines, safety | 269 |
| 30 CFR 75.1725 | Underground coal mines, safety | 265 |
| 30 CFR 75.512 | Underground coal mines, safety | 244 |
| 30 CFR 75.1403 | Underground coal mines, safety | 204 |
| 30 CFR 75.403 | Underground coal mines, safety | 201 |
| 30 CFR 75.1731 | Underground coal mines, safety | 155 |
| 30 CFR 75.1100-3 | Underground coal mines, safety | 147 |
| 30 CFR 75.1910 | Underground coal mines, safety | 145 |
| 30 CFR 75.1909 | Underground coal mines, safety | 127 |
Injury and illness cases at mines in Jefferson County, Alabama
Accident reports by degree of injury, as the operator reported them to MSHA.
| Degree | Cases |
|---|---|
| Fatality | 1 |
| Days away from work or restricted activity | 313 |
| No lost time, or an occupational illness | 39 |
What the accident reports at mines in Jefferson County, Alabama describe
Accident classification, as MSHA codes the circumstances that contributed most directly.
| Classification | Reports |
|---|---|
| Handling of materials | 142 |
| Slip or fall of person | 78 |
| Hoisting | 74 |
| Machinery | 42 |
| Powered haulage | 31 |
| Fall of roof or back | 26 |
| Handtools (nonpowered) | 19 |
| Ignition or explosion of gas or dust | 10 |
| Stepping or kneeling on object | 6 |
| Exploding vessels under pressure | 6 |
Equipment named in accident reports at mines in Jefferson County, Alabama
| Equipment | Reports |
|---|---|
| Elevator | 74 |
| Hand tools (not powered) | 22 |
| Rock or roof bolting machine | 17 |
| Longwall machine | 13 |
| Mancar | 11 |
| Load-haul-dump | 9 |
| Hand tools (powered) | 8 |
| Front-end loader | 5 |
| Ore haulage trucks - off highway trucks | 4 |
| Continuous miner | 3 |
Updated November 6, 2026. Read from US Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Open Government Data Sets. US government work, public domain. Counts come from the MSHA files published on November 6, 2026. An open mine is one MSHA lists as Active, Intermittent, New Mine, Temporarily Idled or NonProducing; 13,673 were open that day. Citations, penalties, inspections and accident reports run from January 1, 2022. A citation is an inspector's allegation and an operator can contest it; the penalty is the amount MSHA first proposed, before any contest or settlement. An operator is the legal entity MSHA assesses, and a parent company is its controller. Mines run by sole proprietors or by individuals are counted in every total and are not named. This page uses MSHA data and is not endorsed or certified by MSHA. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.