Key Takeaway

#1 Strip is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Frostburg, Garrett County, MD. It has 33 violations on record (10 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Pine Mountain Coal Co. Inc..

#1 Strip

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Pine Mountain Coal Co. Inc.

Controller: David Rayner

Location: Frostburg, Garrett County, MD

Employees: 3

33
Violations
10
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/13/2025 77.1607(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/27/2024 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
03/13/2023 77.410(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
06/13/2022 71.209(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
12/20/2021 77.1001 S&S ModNegligence $133
05/12/2021 77.1605(l) S&S ModNegligence $125
04/08/2020 77.1607(n) S&S LowNegligence $123
02/18/2020 77.1607(p) S&S LowNegligence $123
12/03/2018 77.1103(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
12/03/2018 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/18/2018 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
03/12/2018 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $118
02/21/2018 77.1607(n) S&S LowNegligence $118
09/26/2017 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
09/26/2017 77.1103(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
03/22/2017 77.410(b) S&S LowNegligence $116
06/07/2016 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
03/09/2016 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $100
07/15/2015 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
03/25/2015 77.208(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/29/2025 12/29/2025 3.50 1
10/21/2025 10/29/2025 46.50 1
06/17/2025 08/19/2025 33.00 1
10/30/2024 11/06/2024 30.25 1
09/16/2024 09/17/2024 22.50 1
06/25/2024 06/25/2024 1.50 1
06/25/2024 06/25/2024 2.00 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 3.50 1
05/07/2024 07/16/2024 4.00 2
02/23/2024 03/25/2024 37.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1800630
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates39.5861110, -79.0083330
Nearest TownFrostburg

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does #1 Strip have?

#1 Strip has 33 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is #1 Strip?

#1 Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Frostburg, Garrett County, MD. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at #1 Strip?

According to MSHA records, #1 Strip has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates #1 Strip?

#1 Strip is operated by Pine Mountain Coal Co. Inc. and controlled by David Rayner. MSHA Mine ID: 1800630.