Key Takeaway

Bird Refuse Pile is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Tire Hill, Somerset County, PA. It has 10 violations on record (0 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Robindale Energy Services, Inc..

Bird Refuse Pile

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Robindale Energy Services, Inc.

Controller: Robindale Energy Services Inc

Location: Tire Hill, Somerset County, PA

Employees: 10

10
Violations
0
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/22/2025 77.1103(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/17/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/17/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/29/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/21/2025 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/16/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
05/17/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/16/2024 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $161
02/01/2023 77.410(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
02/01/2023 47.44(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/17/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 92d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/24/2025 02/02/2026 93.75 1
07/08/2025 08/14/2025 87.50 1
01/14/2025 02/11/2025 64.50 1
05/06/2024 06/10/2024 62.75 1
01/10/2024 01/22/2024 39.75 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 2.50 2
04/28/2023 05/03/2023 6.75 1
02/01/2023 02/27/2023 17.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3610406
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees10
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates40.2705560, -78.9150000
Nearest TownTire Hill

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Bird Refuse Pile have?

Bird Refuse Pile has 10 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Bird Refuse Pile?

Bird Refuse Pile is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Tire Hill, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 10 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Bird Refuse Pile?

According to MSHA records, Bird Refuse Pile has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Bird Refuse Pile?

Bird Refuse Pile is operated by Robindale Energy Services, Inc. and controlled by Robindale Energy Services Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 3610406.