Key Takeaway

Bast Bank is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Big Mine Run, Schuylkill County, PA. It has 12 violations on record (0 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Waste Management & Processors Inc.

Bast Bank

Active Facility Coal

Operator: Waste Management & Processors Inc

Controller: John W Rich Jr

Location: Big Mine Run, Schuylkill County, PA

Employees: 6

12
Violations
0
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/09/2025 77.410(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/02/2024 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/02/2024 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/01/2023 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/08/2023 77.1600(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
11/16/2022 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
04/16/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
03/02/2005 71.600 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/28/2005 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/28/2005 77.1707(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/28/2005 71.500(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/28/2005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
04/02/2025 04/28/2025 27.00 1
10/03/2024 11/13/2024 19.50 1
04/02/2024 04/11/2024 28.75 1
11/01/2023 11/15/2023 22.50 1
04/26/2023 05/22/2023 50.50 1
11/08/2022 11/21/2022 51.75 1
07/19/2022 07/19/2022 10.50 2
05/19/2022 06/13/2022 42.00 2
03/03/2022 03/21/2022 37.00 2
09/29/2021 09/29/2021 2.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3608507
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Anthracite)
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.7902780, -76.3211110
Nearest TownBig Mine Run

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Bast Bank have?

Bast Bank has 12 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Bast Bank?

Bast Bank is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Big Mine Run, Schuylkill County, PA. It currently has 6 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Bast Bank?

According to MSHA records, Bast Bank has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Bast Bank?

Bast Bank is operated by Waste Management & Processors Inc and controlled by John W Rich Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 3608507.