Key Takeaway
Acosta Deep Mine is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Acosta, PA, Somerset County, PA. It has 693 violations on record (100 S&S) and $480K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rosebud Mining Company.
Acosta Deep Mine
Operator: Rosebud Mining Company
Controller: J Clifford Forrest III
Location: Acosta, PA, Somerset County, PA
Employees: 20
Recent Violations
View all 693 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.1200(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 75.325(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 70.208(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/20/2026 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/18/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/29/2025 | 75.1107-1(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/23/2025 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/22/2025 | 75.333(c)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2025 | 77.502 | S&S | LowNegligence | $398 |
| 10/16/2025 | 77.516 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/07/2025 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/07/2025 | 75.515 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/07/2025 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/02/2025 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/16/2025 | 75.333(h) | S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 08/29/2025 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/22/2025 | 75.1714-4(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/14/2025 | 75.202(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/09/2025 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 63 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 11/22/2024 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/18/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 22d lost, 75d restricted |
| 09/16/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 38d lost, 31d restricted |
| 08/21/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 35d restricted |
| 07/31/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/25/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/10/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 38d restricted |
| 04/29/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/05/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 132d lost, 20d restricted |
Inspections
View all 115 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | 2.00 | 1 | |
| 01/05/2026 | 133.50 | 4 | |
| 10/03/2025 | 12/22/2025 | 240.00 | 2 |
| 10/02/2025 | 10/06/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 09/30/2025 | 11/24/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 08/28/2025 | 08/28/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 07/16/2025 | 07/17/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 07/08/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 273.25 | 8 |
| 04/02/2025 | 06/02/2025 | 38.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 06/25/2025 | 199.00 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Acosta Deep Mine have?
Acosta Deep Mine has 693 MSHA violations on record, of which 100 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $480K.
What type of mine is Acosta Deep Mine?
Acosta Deep Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Acosta, PA, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 20 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Acosta Deep Mine?
According to MSHA records, Acosta Deep Mine has 63 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates Acosta Deep Mine?
Acosta Deep Mine is operated by Rosebud Mining Company and controlled by J Clifford Forrest III. MSHA Mine ID: 3609893.