Key Takeaway
Alden Cleaning Plant is a temporarily idled facility mine producing Coal, located in Alden, Luzerne County, PA. It has 59 violations on record (17 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Silverbrook Anthracite Inc.
Alden Cleaning Plant
Operator: Silverbrook Anthracite Inc
Controller: Vincent Kassa
Location: Alden, Luzerne County, PA
Recent Violations
View all 59 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2025 | 77.206(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 05/21/2025 | 77.904 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/21/2025 | 77.1713(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/21/2025 | 77.2102(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/21/2025 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/20/2025 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 05/20/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/18/2022 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/13/2022 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/12/2022 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $169 |
| 10/12/2021 | 77.1707(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/07/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/06/2018 | 71.404(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 05/01/2018 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/01/2017 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 09/27/2016 | 71.404(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 09/20/2016 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 11/12/2015 | 77.400(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/01/2015 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/06/2014 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 06/01/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/20/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 294d lost |
Inspections
View all 81 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | 01/28/2026 | 8.25 | 2 |
| 05/21/2025 | 05/21/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 05/20/2025 | 06/03/2025 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 05/20/2025 | 05/21/2025 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 10/19/2022 | 10/19/2022 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/11/2022 | 04/27/2022 | 49.50 | 1 |
| 10/05/2021 | 11/09/2021 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2021 | 04/20/2021 | 39.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2020 | 10/07/2020 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 04/27/2020 | 05/06/2020 | 36.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Alden Cleaning Plant have?
Alden Cleaning Plant has 59 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Alden Cleaning Plant?
Alden Cleaning Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Alden, Luzerne County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Alden Cleaning Plant?
According to MSHA records, Alden Cleaning Plant has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Alden Cleaning Plant?
Alden Cleaning Plant is operated by Silverbrook Anthracite Inc and controlled by Vincent Kassa. MSHA Mine ID: 3605591.