{Charleston, West Virginia}...The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration said Wednesday that federal inspectors issued 320 citations and orders during September's special impact inspections at 18 coal mines across the U.S. The coal mines received 292 citations and 28 orders. Eleven West Virginia mines received citations and orders, five owned by Alpha Natural Resources, which received 106 citations. Other citations include mines operated by Aracoma Coal Company Inc., Marfork Coal Company, Independence Coal Company Inc., Rhino Eastern LLC, Newton Energy Inc., Argus Energy WV LLC and Rio Group, Inc. The No. 8 Mine, in Mingo County, owned by James River Coal Company and operated by Rockhouse Creek Development, LLC, received 10 citations and 6 orders. Other West Virginia mines that received citations/orders include mines in McDowell and Wyoming Counties.
