Another worker fired at Arch Coal’s Mountain Laurel Complex

A second employee at Arch Coal’s Mountain Laurel Complex in Logan County has been fired in connection with a federal investigation focused on a possible kickback and billing scheme.

The firing of another Arch Coal employee was confirmed last week.

Also last week, a company spokesperson confirmed Arch Coal was cooperating with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charleston on the investigation into potential misconduct involving vendors and mine personnel in Sharples.

“Arch is deeply committed to maintaining the very highest ethical standards in everything we do,” said Kim Link, Arch Coal spokesperson, at that time.


Federal investigators do not typically comment on ongoing investigations.