UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2012
ALPHA NATURAL RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-32331
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42-1638663
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
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incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 1.04 Mine Safety – Reporting of Shutdowns and Patterns of Violation
On February 27, 2012, Cumberland Coal Resources, LP (“Cumberland”), a subsidiary of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., received an imminent danger order under section 107(a) of the Mine Act due to methane levels detected at the Cumberland Mine (the “Mine”), located near Waynesburg, PA, and requiring withdrawal of the miners, except those needed to conduct required examinations and maintain water pumps in the Mine. On February 28, 2012, the order was modified to release all areas of the Mine other than the longwall section. No injuries occurred as a result of the cited condition.
Methane levels in the Mine have been reduced, and the order has been terminated.
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.
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Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
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March 2, 2012
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By:
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/s/ Richard R. Grinnan
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Name: Richard R. Grinnan
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Title: Assistant Secretary
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