UNITED STATES
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): April 10, 2015 (April 6, 2015)
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
(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 April 6, 2015, Mill Branch Coal Corporation, 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 Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to the North Fork #6 Mine (the “Mine”), located near Appalachia, Virginia. The order alleged that a miner was observed within the turning radius of a continuous mining machine while it was being trammed. The miner immediately removed himself from the location. MSHA had issued no citations or orders to the Mine for persons working alongside a continuous mining machine during the prior twelve months. No injuries occurred in connection with the alleged practice, and MSHA has terminated the order.
























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.
 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2015
 
By:
 
 /s/  William L. Phillips, III
 
 
 
 
Name: William L. Phillips, III
 
 
 
 
Title: Assistant Secretary