Key Takeaway
Big Pine Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Berlin, PA, Somerset County, PA. It has 13 violations on record (1 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Coal Loaders Inc.
Big Pine Mine
Operator: Coal Loaders Inc
Controller: Edward J (Jr.) Ratay
Location: Berlin, PA, Somerset County, PA
Recent Violations
View all 13 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/01/2023 | 77.1103(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/07/2022 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 12/01/2022 | 77.1710(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 12/01/2022 | 77.1001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/01/2022 | 48.29(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/01/2022 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/01/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/01/2022 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/10/2021 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 07/14/2021 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/14/2021 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/30/2020 | 48.29(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Inspections
View all 11 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | 02/18/2026 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 08/11/2025 | 09/09/2025 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 11/07/2024 | 11/27/2024 | 28.25 | 1 |
| 09/03/2024 | 09/23/2024 | 26.25 | 3 |
| 02/20/2024 | 03/07/2024 | 39.00 | 2 |
| 05/01/2023 | 05/03/2023 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 12/01/2022 | 12/16/2022 | 33.00 | 1 |
| 06/09/2022 | 06/28/2022 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 02/25/2022 | 03/14/2022 | 35.50 | 2 |
| 07/14/2021 | 09/09/2021 | 27.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Big Pine Mine have?
Big Pine Mine has 13 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Big Pine Mine?
Big Pine Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Berlin, PA, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Pine Mine?
According to MSHA records, Big Pine Mine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Big Pine Mine?
Big Pine Mine is operated by Coal Loaders Inc and controlled by Edward J (Jr.) Ratay. MSHA Mine ID: 3610329.