Key Takeaway

Acosta Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Acosta, Somerset County, PA. It has 53 violations on record (25 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Falls Creek Energy Company Inc.

Acosta Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Falls Creek Energy Company Inc

Controller: Tammy L Kijowski; Frank S Schall

Location: Acosta, Somerset County, PA

53
Violations
25
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 53 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/04/2013 77.1607(n) S&S LowNegligence $127
09/12/2012 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $138
09/04/2012 72.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/30/2012 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $263
03/29/2012 62.120 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/29/2012 62.120 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/29/2012 62.120 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/13/2012 48.28(a) S&S ModNegligence $131
02/08/2012 77.403-1(g) S&S LowNegligence $138
02/08/2012 77.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/07/2012 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/21/2011 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/21/2011 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
06/20/2011 77.1104 S&S ModNegligence $100
02/25/2011 77.1710-1 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/24/2011 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/24/2011 77.904 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/24/2011 77.506 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/23/2011 77.1606(c) S&S LowNegligence $100
05/10/2010 77.410(b) S&S LowNegligence $634

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/04/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 183d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/10/2014 07/10/2014 7.50 2
12/20/2013 12/24/2013 9.50 1
07/03/2013 07/18/2013 34.00 1
02/25/2013 03/26/2013 34.50 1
11/15/2012 12/03/2012 9.75 1
08/30/2012 09/24/2012 51.50 1
03/29/2012 03/29/2012 4.75 1
02/07/2012 03/01/2012 50.50 1
01/11/2012 01/11/2012 8.50 1
06/20/2011 06/30/2011 46.75 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3607341
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates40.1000000, -79.0661110
Nearest TownAcosta

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Acosta Mine have?

Acosta Mine has 53 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Acosta Mine?

Acosta Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Acosta, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Acosta Mine?

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

Who operates Acosta Mine?

Acosta Mine is operated by Falls Creek Energy Company Inc and controlled by Tammy L Kijowski; Frank S Schall. MSHA Mine ID: 3607341.