Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is filed by Contura Energy, Inc. (not Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc., as indicated in the metadata request) for the reporting period of September 18, 2019. The filing addresses a specific regulatory event involving Kingston Mining, Inc., a subsidiary of Contura Energy, Inc.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current event disclosure and does not contain financial statements.
Material Changes and Events
- Event: On September 18, 2019, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued an imminent danger order under section 107(a) to the Kingston No. 2 Mine in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- Cause: The order alleged that exposed power wires were located near areas where miners were traveling.
- Resolution: The condition was immediately corrected, and MSHA immediately terminated the order.
- Impact: No injuries occurred in connection with the alleged condition.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain updated financial guidance, management outlook, or general risk factors beyond the specific safety incident reported. The primary risk disclosed is the temporary operational shutdown due to the safety violation, which was resolved without injury.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the operational status of the Kingston No. 2 Mine following the September 18, 2019 incident.
- Confirm that no further MSHA violations or penalties were assessed after the immediate termination of the order.
- Review subsequent safety reports to ensure no injuries were reported retroactively.
- Note the discrepancy between the metadata company name (Alpha Metallurgical Resources) and the actual registrant (Contura Energy, Inc.).